Information for General Practitioners

The DCRCs have developed a number of resources for General Practitioners.

GPCOG: General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition

This tool is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia in the primary care setting.

Dementia Risk Reduction: A practical guide for General Practitioners

This guide provides information for GPs about modifiable risk and protective factors for dementia.

14 Essentials for good dementia care in General Practice

This guide provides a quick and easy summary of important considerations when providing care. Click here to watch a video of the presentation. Click here for the powerpoint presentation.

Dementia Research Map and Dementia Research Map Summary

The 2010 Update of the Dementia Research Map provides a summary and catalogue of key dementia research for stakeholders that will underpin further research by identifying gaps in dementia research.