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Can a dr make an accurate diagnosis of dementia, from a 20 minuite 1st time appointment with a patient? without seeing any brain scans or lab tests? t

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Depends: Advanced dementia could be diagnosed quickly.

Answered 4/18/2018

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YES: with clinical experience and screening tests for dementia i.e.= mini mental status exam and cognitive function testing.

Answered 4/18/2018

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