Experts urge GP action on one million patients with mild cognitive impairment
New guidance advises on diagnosis and management and controversially suggests a commercial 'memory drink'
GPs are being urged to prescribe physical activity, memory strategies training and optimal nutrition to patients under Australia’s first expert recommendations for mild cognitive impairment.
According to geriatrician Associate Professor Michael Woodward, who led an international team in their development, the condition has lacked the clinical attention it deserves.
