To our knowledge, this is the first in-depth study of the difficulties experienced by PWMCI and their advocates which includes the context of healthcare provision. The specific needs of these groups, as described here, as well as those of people with dementia, should be considered when designing memory clinics and other related services.

MCI results in significant challenges for both patients and their carers. Further work is required in order to establish the best way to help patients and carers meet these challenges.

The Mild Cognitive Impairment Questionnaire (MCQ) is a 13-item measure developed specifically to measure patient-reported outcomes in people with MCI. It was created on the basis of patient report and has been shown to have good psychometric properties. It is likely to prove valuable in the evaluation of treatment regimes in this patient group.

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