8th March 2024

A 37-year-old investment banker is accompanied to his GP by his girlfriend out of concern that he is more forgetful and behaving out of character.

A 37-year-old investment banker is accompanied to his GP by his girlfriend out of concern that he is more forgetful and behaving out of character. He has never seen the doctor before for anything. He denies chest pain, changes in his vision, headaches, nausea or vomiting. On examination, his blood pressure is 190/130 mmHg. During the consultation, the patient appears confused. Which of the following is the next appropriate step? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.