Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

#201: Dementia Part 1: Gray Matters Segment

February 25, 2026·46 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Cognitive decline is tough for all parties. What are the high-yield questions to ask? What should you add to your one-liner? When do you stop using MOCA and try to clearly describe their functional status? Do all patients with cognitive decline need an MRI? 🔹Sponsor: DoxGPT by Doximity - an AI assistant built with practicing clinicians to deliver bottom-line clinical answers, chart summaries, secure calls, and faxing directly inside the Doximity app. See how fast it is and how easy to read at DoxGPT.com 🔹Transcript & Shownotes: 01:12 | Cognitive Concerns During a Routine Follow-Up 03:41 | Deep Dive 1: How do you pivot when you recognize unexpected memory issues? 15:08 | Deep Dive 2: What tools should we use to characterize and stage cognitive decline? 31:09 | Deep Dive 3: How do we determine the etiology of cognitive decline? Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Cognitive Screening, primary care, nurse practitioner, physician assistant Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/coreim * Use code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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