Are advanced clinical practitioners perfectly placed to re-report neuroimages to support the clinical diagnosis of dementia?

Abstract

As the global population continues to age, the prevalence of dementia is increasing worldwide. While there is an emphasis on early, timely diagnosis and treatment options for people with a dementia, wait times from referral to diagnosis have increased. Neuroimaging performed by radiologists can be utilised to support dementia diagnoses. The purpose of this commentary is to consider whether advanced clinical practitioners, who specialise in dementia, are well placed to re-report on pre-existing neuroimages to support a clinical diagnosis of dementia.