Tools to Identify Cognitive Impairment at the Primary Care Level: A Conversation with a Psychiatrist

As part of the QHS Optimizing Primary Care Series, join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Patricia Junquera, Chair of Psychiatric Behavioral Health and Associate Professor at FIU HWCOM. Dr. Junquera will discuss how PCPs can spot the early warning signs, apply validated assessment tools, and know when referral to a specialist is needed. We will also explore reversible conditions that may mask impairment and highlight practical steps to support patients and caregivers.

November 12, 2025
6:30 PM EST
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QHS Optimizing Primary Care Series
Tools to Identify Cognitive Impairment at the Primary Care Level: A Conversation with a Psychiatrist

Primary care practitioners are on the front lines of detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia, conditions that affect millions of older adults in the U.S. and represent one of today's fastest-growing public health challenges. Yet too often, these cases go unrecognized until it is too late for meaningful intervention, leading to missed opportunities to preserve independence, improve outcomes, and support caregivers. As part of the QHS Optimizing Primary Care Series, join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Patricia Junquera, Chair of Psychiatric Behavioral Health and Associate Professor at FIU HWCOM. Dr. Junquera will discuss how PCPs can spot the early warning signs, apply validated assessment tools, and know when referral to a specialist is needed. We will also explore reversible conditions that may mask impairment and highlight practical steps to support patients and caregivers.

🎯 Educational Objectives

1- Identify and describe early signs of cognitive decline commonly encountered in primary care and differentiate them from reversible conditions.

2- Gain familiarity with and apply validated point-of-care tools to support early detection, structured care planning, and timely referral for patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

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