Audit Of Reports Of Ct Brain Scans For Suspected Dementia

Neuroimaging is integral to the diagnostic workup of dementia. This is to exclude potentially treatable causes of cognitive impairment and improve the accuracy of diagnosis by identifying zonal changes and the extent of cerebrovascular disease. CT scan with coronal reformats is probably the most cost effective first line option available, though MRI is more sensitive and is required where a rare condition is suspected. This audit aims to assess the performance of reporting on CT Brain scans in patients with suspected dementia, to determine whether all relevant information is included in the report. The hope is to maximise the diagnostic value of the report to the requesting clinician.