Referral in Mild Cognitive Impairment: Subjectivity or Uncalibrated Prudence?

Carlos Acosta-Batista

doi:10.20344/amp.24450

Referral in Mild Cognitive Impairment: Subjectivity or Uncalibrated Prudence?

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Carlos Acosta-Batista Primary Care - Research Initiative (PCRI). Miami Lakes. Florida. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4409-5753

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.24450

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Attitude of Health Personnel, Cognitive Dysfunction, Portugal, Referral and Consultation

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2026-09-01

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Acosta-Batista C. Referral in Mild Cognitive Impairment: Subjectivity or Uncalibrated Prudence?. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2026 Sep. 1 [cited 2026 Sep. 1];39(9):585-6. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/24450

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Vol. 39 No. 9 (2026): September

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