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Cognitive assessment of multicultural patients using the RUDAS tool

Cognitive assessment of multicultural patients using the RUDAS tool

FromCMAJ Podcasts


Cognitive assessment of multicultural patients using the RUDAS tool

FromCMAJ Podcasts

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Interview with Dr. Raza Naqvi, assistant professor of geriatrics at Western University. In their systematic review and meta-analysis published in CMAJ, Dr. Naqvi and colleagues found that the RUDAS, a brief and freely available tool, compares well with standard tools assessing cognitive deficits. It was developed for particular use among patients whose first language is not English, which makes it useful in settings where patient groups are diverse. Full article: http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2015/02/17/cmaj.140802To request a transcript of this podcast, contact cmajgroup@cmaj.ca
Released:
Feb 7, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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CMAJ Podcasts: Exploring the latest in Canadian medicine from coast to coast to coast with your hosts, Drs. Mojola Omole and Blair Bigham. CMAJ Podcasts delves into the scientific and social health advances on the cutting edge of Canadian health care. Episodes include real stories of patients, clinicians, and others who are impacted by our health care system.