Overview

This is an original, non-validated intake guide for cognitive complaints. It does not replace validated cognitive instruments and is designed for interactive, step-by-step use to document concerns, functional impact, and next steps.

How This Skill Works

Use in Interactive Mode (Lightweight) to confirm non-validated status, then ask one prompt at a time and await the response. After gathering inputs, the guide summarizes key points for accuracy before moving on and, at the end, synthesizes cognitive concerns, functional impact, and suggested next steps, with safety protocols if needed.

When to Use It

• When you need a structured, non-validated intake for cognitive concerns
• When the clinician requests a step-by-step intake (interactive mode)
• When documenting cognitive concerns alongside functional impact for a case review
• As a precursor before deciding whether to use validated cognitive instruments
• When checking readiness and safety before proceeding with cognitive assessment

Quick Start

1. Step 1: Confirm this is a non-validated cognitive intake and check readiness.
2. Step 2: Ask one prompt at a time from the intake guide and await the response.
3. Step 3: At the end, synthesize cognitive concerns, functional impact, and suggested next steps, pausing if safety concerns arise.

Best Practices

• Confirm that this is a non-validated intake and not a diagnostic instrument
• Ask one prompt at a time and wait for the response
• Summarize key points after each response and confirm accuracy
• End with a synthesis of cognitive concerns, functional impact, and next steps
• Pause and follow safety protocols if any safety concerns arise

Example Use Cases

• During an initial cognitive concerns visit, the clinician uses the step-by-step intake to gather history
• A case manager uses the non-validated intake to document patient-reported changes before referrals
• Clinician reviews readiness and safety before continuing in interactive mode
• Intake is used to capture functional impact alongside cognitive concerns for a care plan
• Before deciding on validated screening, the team records the non-validated intake results

Frequently Asked Questions