One reason to perform a cognitive assessment is if a medical professional is concerned that someone may be experiencing a cognitive impairment. This may be the result of a brain injury or stroke, or it may be congenital in nature, as in a child with suspected intellectual disabilities. Neurologists and pediatricians use these tests to check on patients they are concerned about, and to establish a baseline that can be used for comparison in the future.
Such tests may also be used in the management of mental illness. The test can be used when a patient is first assessed, and later in the course of treatment to see how well the patient is responding to medication. A cognitive evaluation can also be used to determine whether or not a patient is experiencing any problems as a side effect of psychiatric medication. 6park.com