Why physicians need to become more proficient in assessing their patients' competency and how they can achieve this

J Am Geriatr Soc. 2000 Aug;48(8):1014-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2000.tb06904.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / diagnosis*
  • Alzheimer Disease / psychology*
  • Clinical Competence / standards*
  • Education, Medical / standards
  • Geriatric Assessment*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Judgment
  • Mental Competency* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Physician's Role
  • Severity of Illness Index