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Neil Richards and Mary Mason, of WashU’s Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine and Law, co-write an article about how to harness the benefits of cognitive testing while respecting the privacy of patients, even those in the public spotlight.

From The Hill

In recent years, cognitive testing has often become a battleground for partisan attacks, with tests used more as political tools than as genuine assessments of a leader’s mental fitness. To tackle this problem, several reforms aimed at restoring objectivity and credibility to the process are necessary. These include creating independent, non-partisan evaluation boards, standardizing testing procedures, and ensuring full transparency in reporting results.

By implementing these changes, we believe we can transform cognitive testing from a politically charged weapon into a meaningful practice that genuinely assesses whether our leaders are fit for office while maintaining public trust.

Read the rest on the The Hill Newspaper website.