Table 4 Experiences with Primary Care Providers (n = 409)
From: Patient-provider communication about cognition and the role of memory concerns: a descriptive study
Response Options | Frequency |
|---|---|
My healthcare provider has never offered cognitive testing. | 60.9% |
I have not discussed cognitive/brain health with my healthcare provider because there’s been no need. | 54.1% |
My healthcare provider has never brought up the topic of cognitive/brain health. | 41.6% |
My healthcare provider offers cognitive testing at my annual wellness visit or physical. | 23.1% |
My healthcare provider gives me guidance on cognitive/brain health. | 14.3% |
I participate in the cognitive testing offered by my healthcare provider at my visits. | 13.1% |
My healthcare provider answers my questions about cognitive/brain health. | 12.9% |
My healthcare provider explains the purpose of cognitive testing to me. | 8.4% |
My healthcare provider explains my cognitive testing results to me. | 8.4% |
I have not felt comfortable discussing cognitive/brain health with my healthcare provider. | 4.1% |
I completed a cognitive test with my healthcare provider in the past but chose not to do one again. | 2.0% |
I decline cognitive testing offered by my healthcare provider at my visits. | 0.5% |