Cognitive Health & Brain Fog Assessment for Functional Medicine Practitioners
A structured, evidence-informed screening tool that evaluates cognitive function through the lens of functional medicine. Helps practitioners identify brain fog patterns, neuroinflammation drivers, and nutritional factors affecting cognition — in about 3 minutes, before the first appointment. Patients receive an instant, personalized health archetype report upon completion.
What This Assessment Covers
Brain Fog Typing
Distinguishes between types of cognitive dysfunction — word-finding difficulty, short-term memory lapses, mental fatigue, slow processing speed, and attention deficits — mapping each to functional drivers.
Metabolic & Blood Sugar Connection
Evaluates the relationship between meals, blood sugar, and cognitive clarity. Identifies postprandial brain fog, reactive hypoglycemia patterns, and insulin resistance contributions to cognitive dysfunction.
Neuroinflammation Screening
Captures symptoms associated with neuroinflammation — sensitivity to light and sound, headaches, brain fog after illness, and gut-brain axis disruption patterns that practitioners can investigate through functional testing.
Pre-Appointment Screening
Send the assessment link in booking confirmations or reminder emails. Patients complete it before they arrive, so you walk into the appointment with a structured cognitive profile — not a vague complaint of "brain fog."
Instant AI-Generated Report
Patients receive a personalized health archetype report immediately after completing the assessment. The report explains their results in plain language, builds trust, and primes them for your consultation.
Sample Questions
Each question is designed to be patient-friendly while gathering clinically useful data. Here are three examples from the cognitive assessment:
Which best describes your brain fog?
- · Word-finding difficulty — I know the word but can't retrieve it
- · Short-term memory gaps — I forget why I walked into a room
- · Mental fatigue — thinking feels like running through mud
- · Poor focus — I can't sustain attention on tasks
- · All of the above — it varies day to day
What happens to your mental clarity after meals?
I crash — brain fog gets significantly worse · Slight dip, then clear · No noticeable change · I feel clearer after eating
Have you noticed cognitive changes after illness, injury, or major stress?
Yes — after COVID or another viral illness · Yes — after a concussion or head injury · Yes — during periods of high stress · No specific trigger · It's been gradual over time
How It Works
Each cognitive assessment follows a structured three-step flow that turns brain fog complaints into identifiable functional patterns. It is designed to capture metabolic, inflammatory, and nutritional data for cognitive archetype mapping without overwhelming the patient.
Patient Completes
The patient answers 8–12 questions about their cognitive symptoms, blood sugar patterns, medical history, and dietary habits. Takes about 3 minutes on any device.
Archetype Is Generated
The assessment maps responses to three evidence-informed cognitive archetypes: Metabolic / Blood Sugar Brain Fog, Neuroinflammatory Brain Fog, or Nutrient-Deficiency-Driven Cognitive Decline.
Practitioner Reviews
Results are available in your Brevlix dashboard before the appointment. Use them to prioritize labs (fasting insulin, inflammatory markers, nutrient panels) and structure the treatment plan.
Clinical Use Cases
From brain-health-focused functional medicine practices to general integrative clinics, practitioners use structured cognitive screening across a range of clinical workflows.
New Patient Intake
Send the assessment link alongside intake paperwork. By the time the patient arrives, you have a structured cognitive profile with brain fog typing, blood sugar correlation, and trigger history — the first appointment starts with a differential, not a blank slate.
Pre-Consultation Screening
For discovery calls or initial consultations, the assessment acts as a filter. Patients who complete it are pre-qualified and pre-educated about functional medicine approaches to cognitive health, making the consultation more productive.
Treatment Progress Tracking
Re-administer the assessment at 6- or 12-week intervals. Track shifts in brain fog severity, post-meal clarity, and archetype changes over time — quantifiable data for patient progress reports and treatment plan adjustments.
Group Program Enrollment
Use the assessment as an enrollment gateway for cognitive restoration group programs. Stratify participants by archetype — Metabolic types need different protocols than Neuroinflammatory types.
Patient Intake Workflow
Adding cognitive health screening to your intake flow is straightforward. Most practices have the assessment running in a single afternoon — here is the typical setup sequence:
Generate Your Assessment Link
From your Brevlix dashboard, choose the cognitive assessment and customize your branding, booking link, and widget appearance. Copy the unique assessment link or embed code — no coding or developer help required.
Add to Booking Flow
Paste the link into your booking confirmation email, intake form, or appointment reminder. Most EHRs and scheduling platforms (Acuity, Calendly, Practice Better) support adding custom links to automated emails.
Embed on Your Website
Copy the Brevlix embed script and paste it onto any page — your homepage, a dedicated "Work With Me" page, or a services listing. The assessment renders as an interactive widget that matches your branding.
Review Before the Appointment
Completed assessments appear in your Brevlix dashboard. Review the cognitive profile, archetype result, and root cause directions before the patient arrives. Walk into every appointment with a data-informed clinical picture.
How practices use this today: Functional medicine practitioners send the cognitive assessment link in Calendly confirmation emails, embed it on Squarespace intake pages, and include it in Practice Better onboarding sequences. Patients complete it at home, on their phone, before the appointment — so the first visit is about solutions, not history-taking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit the assessment questions?
The assessment questions are maintained by Brevlix and updated based on functional medicine research and practitioner feedback. You can choose from 12 pre-built health topics and customize your branding, booking link, and widget appearance to match your practice.
What does the patient see after completing the assessment?
Patients receive an instant, personalized health archetype report based on their responses. The report explains their results in accessible language, highlights relevant health patterns, and includes a clear next step — typically booking a consultation with your practice.
Can I embed this assessment on my website?
Yes. Brevlix provides an embed script — copy and paste onto any page. Works with Squarespace, WordPress, Wix, and custom sites. Practitioners often feature it on their brain health program page or send it as a pre-visit cognitive screening tool.
What causes brain fog — and can an assessment identify the root cause?
Brain fog can stem from blood sugar dysregulation, neuroinflammation, nutrient deficiencies (B12, iron, omega-3s), gut dysbiosis, thyroid dysfunction, or post-viral syndromes. This assessment maps symptom patterns and triggers to help practitioners narrow the differential.
How is this different from a cognitive test or neurological exam?
Cognitive tests measure performance (memory recall, processing speed). This assessment screens for the functional drivers behind cognitive symptoms — blood sugar patterns, inflammation, gut health, and nutrient status. It's a pre-visit screening tool, not a diagnostic test.
Start Screening Brain Fog and Cognitive Health Before the First Visit
Add the cognitive assessment to your practice in minutes. Choose your assessment topic, apply your branding, and embed it on your site — so patients arrive with brain fog data, not just 'I can't think clearly.'
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