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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? Eric 19:56 Okay, but I’m a primary care provider.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions. Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures. Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider? Internist : Specializes in adult medicine.