The Mental Status Examination in Neurology
by Richard L. Strub, M.D.; F. William BlackEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1985-01-01
Publisher(s): F.A. Davis Company
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Summary
-- 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-- The latest DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are covered to ease filling out insurance forms-- Extraordinary number of new scientific findings about cognition that are involved with testing a patient's mental function-- Covers the refinement of testing procedures and late-1990s updating of 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-- The most important parts of the text are highlighted for easy review and reference
Table of Contents
| The Mental Status Examination: A Rationale and Overview | p. 1 |
| History and Behavioral Observations | p. 7 |
| Levels of Consciousness | p. 29 |
| Attention | p. 40 |
| Language | p. 47 |
| Memory | p. 74 |
| Constructional Ability | p. 93 |
| Higher Cognitive Functions | p. 116 |
| Related Cognitive Functions | p. 130 |
| Summary of Examination | p. 146 |
| Further Evaluations | p. 157 |
| Standard Neuropsychological Assessment Methods | p. 166 |
| Mental Status Examination Recording Form | p. 183 |
| Index | p. 199 |
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