Hi
@Jess2023
Its good that the GP is checking that there is nothing else going on, but Id like to make a little comment about MRI v PET scans. Generally, MRIs give the best all round view about what is happening within the brain (has he already had one, or just a CT scan?), but there are some things - in particular Frontotemporal Dementia - which an MRI scan does not always pick up. In this case, a PET or SPECT scan is often advised.
Why is it the GP who is arranging scans and not the memory clinic? I would have thought it better for the GP to refer him to the memory clinic for further testing as they have more understanding about the different types of dementia and how to diagnose them.