The Mental Status Examination in Neurology

Download or read book The Mental Status Examination in Neurology written by Richard L. Strub and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplified explanation of exam procedures such as assessment of level of consciousness, language acuity, memory, and attention Pocket card summarizes the main points to remember in assessing mental status in limited patient-contact time DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are covered to ease filling out insurance forms Findings about cognition and testing a patient's mental function Covers the refinement of testing procedures and the psychological test battery to speed up the exam Presents age-related norms, important when assessing the elderly for early dementia Reviews ways to use the exam as a screening procedure, particularly when diagnosing dementia and differentiating between organic and functional disorders