Previous research about diagnosing dementia in the primary care setting has largely been conducted in the United States (US), United Kingdom, and Australia. Weighing the benefits of an early diagnosis of dementia is a complex arena for primary care physicians trying to pursue a вЂbest interestsвЂ™ approach for patients and their care providers. Additionally, concerns have included increasing the fear or stigma of patients and family members, and lacking resources in the community for supporting dementia patients and family members. Barriers noted include limited time for consultation while managing multiple chronic conditions, uncertainty about diagnostic resources including concerns about making diagnostic errors, and limited effectiveness and the high cost of treatment. However, there are many barriers in primary care settings to establishing the diagnosis of dementia early. While clear evidence for clinical utility of screening for dementia in primary care setting remains limited, many authors have suggested potential benefits of early diagnosis by arguing that therapeutic intervention could delay progression of dementia, mobilize support that could help maintain quality of life for patients and their family members, and provide opportunity to discuss advance care planning or advance directives with dementia patients. Given the sheer volume of patients with dementia, primary care physicians have an increasingly important role in diagnosing and managing dementia in their daily practice.

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