Mental Status Examination in Neurology
ISBN-10:
0803604270
ISBN-13:
9780803604278
Author(s): Strub MD, Richard L.; Black PhD, F. William
Edition: Fourth
Description:
- Simplified explanation of exam procedures such as assessment of level of consciousness, language acuity, memory, and attention
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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
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