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I was wondering if others have come across the problem in the DSM-5 whereby:
Under the heading major neurocognitive disorder, it states:
Evidence of significant cognitive decline from a previous level of performance in one or more cognitive domains (complex attention, executive function, learning and memory, language, perceptual-motor, or social cognition).
Whereas when you look up the specific criteria for Major neurocognitive disorder due to AD:
There is insidious onset and gradual progression of impairment in one or more cognitive domains (for major neurocognitive disorder, at least two domains must be impaired).
I was wondering how other neuropsychologists are handling this discrepancy (i.e., 1 vs 2 domains) as it relates to Major Neurocognitive Disorder due to AD. I've spoken with some neuropsychologists and have gotten mixed responses. Thanks.
Under the heading major neurocognitive disorder, it states:
Evidence of significant cognitive decline from a previous level of performance in one or more cognitive domains (complex attention, executive function, learning and memory, language, perceptual-motor, or social cognition).
Whereas when you look up the specific criteria for Major neurocognitive disorder due to AD:
There is insidious onset and gradual progression of impairment in one or more cognitive domains (for major neurocognitive disorder, at least two domains must be impaired).
I was wondering how other neuropsychologists are handling this discrepancy (i.e., 1 vs 2 domains) as it relates to Major Neurocognitive Disorder due to AD. I've spoken with some neuropsychologists and have gotten mixed responses. Thanks.
