The Mental Status Examination in Neurology the Mental Status Examination in Neurology the Mental Status Examination in Neurology
Revised
- 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
ISBN/UPC:
9780803604278
Product:
Book, Paperback
Title:
The Mental Status Examination in Neurology the Mental Status Examination in Neurology the Mental Status Examination in Neurology
Edition:
0004, Revised
Contributors
- Editor: Richard L. Strub, F. William Black
- Strub
Publisher:
Pages:
192
Languages:
English
Categories
Specification:
9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches, 1 pounds
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