The most used test previously was copyrighted and this caused problems of copyright infringement. There has been a great deal of research into new tests and there are now tests being researched using computer games to assess the essential domains. New tests are being devised which whilst incorporating some aspects of previously tests, are being refined and more specific to the various domains needed in normal human functioning.
Formal Testing is not the final word in determining cognitive impairment and is used alongside clinical observations, patient and relatives observations.
Scoring on the tests is only an indication, along with other features which determine a diagnosis.
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