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A 74-year-old man who came to Australia from Vietnam at the age of 40 is brought to the general practice by his daughter. Over two years he has become repetitively forgetful, mislays money and no longer manages his own medicines. He left school after four years and speaks little English; the consultation is conducted through an accredited interpreter. He is alert, holds his attention through the interview, and his account does not fluctuate. Which one of the following cognitive screening instruments is best suited to this assessment?
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