Cognitive Impairment and Dementia -

https://goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org/33325.htm

Decision-making Capacity -

https://goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org/276413.htm

Cognitive Disorders Specialised Assessment -

https://goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org/225781.htm

Cognitive Disorders Specialised Advice -

https://goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org/799814.htm

Advance Care Planning (ACP) -

https://goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org/39484.htm

Elder Abuse and Neglect -

https://goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org/63421.htm

Elder Abuse and Neglect Support-

https://goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org/588919.htm

PDF of Presentation by Dr Claudia Wong – Staff Specialist, Geriatrics & Medical Director, IMPACCT Services, Gold Coast Health

Additional Resources

IMPACCT factsheet for GPs V2025

GPCOG | Home – A validated cognitive assessment that can be performed in primary care, takes only 6 minutes and relies on an informant as well.

MOCA_012006cue_Ang [Converted]. - A 10-minute, 30-point screening tool used to detect mild cognitive impairment by evaluating cognitive domains like memory, executive functioning, attention, language, and visuospatial skills

DOMS: Cognition Measures & Tools - DCRC - a list of various commonly used cognitive testing/screens

Cognitive Impairment Scale (PAS) | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing or Cognitive Decline Scale (PAS) | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing - The Australian Department of Health requires testing with the PAS-CIS and PAS-CDS to assess eligibility for the Dementia and Cognition Supplement for in-home care, as part of the Australian Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).

Queensland Capacity Assessment Guidelines - A guide to understanding capacity, capacity assessment and the legal tests of capacity under Queensland’s guardianship legislation.