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The Validity of Some Cognitive Tests in the Diagnosis of Dementia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

G. Irving ,
R. A. Robinson  and
W. McAdam
G. Irving
Affiliation:
Department of Psychological Research, Crichton Royal, Dumfries
R. A. Robinson
Affiliation:
Crichton Royal, Dumfries
W. McAdam
Affiliation:
Crichton Royal, Dumfries
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This report describes an attempt to assess the validity of a number of cognitive tests in distinguishing between brain-damaged and non brain-damaged psychiatric patients over the age of 65 years.

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Research Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 117 , Issue 537 , August 1970 , pp. 149 - 156
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1970 

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