A Risk Sciences International news item posted on September 21, 2023 and last updated on October 23, 2025

Working with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, Risk Sciences International conducted a wide-ranging review of aging and cognitive decline, with specific focus on aging physicians and fitness to practice.  The publication in Aging & Mental Health documents domains of cognition that decline with older age, concerns with relying on physician self-reported competency, challenges with cognitive screening in older physicians, and a general data gap linking cognitive levels and fitness to practice.

Full article: Should we screen aging physicians for cognitive decline? (tandfonline.com)

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