The Mental Status Examination in Neurology

The Mental Status Examination in Neurology
ISBN-10
0803682115
ISBN-13
9780803682115
Category
Medical / Diagnosis
Pages
232
Language
English
Published
1985
Publisher
F.A. Davis
Authors
Richard L. Strub, F. William Black

Description

-- 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

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