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crazygirl
Asked May 2017
Is it possible to misdiagnose someone with Alzheimer's or dementia?
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May 2017
Yes. A person could have a temporary and reversible condition like a UTI or Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
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Of course it is, depending on how carefully and thoroughly an examination was done. A 15 minute mini mental exam can be very informative, but it doesn't take the place of detailed cognitive exams and brain scans such as MRI's and PET scans.
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