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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition (GPCOG) is a brief cognitive screening instrument designed for primary care and community settings. The patient section is scored 0-9; intermediate scores typically trigger an informant section to improve screening accuracy before full diagnostic workup.
Formula: Patient section score range 0-9; intermediate scores typically require informant-section follow-up.
GPCOG was developed for primary-care use and has validation data supporting practical dementia screening performance.
Lower GPCOG patient scores indicate greater cognitive concern, while intermediate scores need informant clarification.
Use in primary care, outpatient geriatrics, or community screening where a brief cognitive triage tool is needed.
Interpretation can be affected by education, language, hearing/vision deficits, and informant availability.
For related assessments, see Mini-Cog, AD8 Screen and SPMSQ.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
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