The mental status examination in neurology - Softcover

Strub, Richard L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803682085 ISBN 13: 9780803682085

Publisher: F. A. Davis Co, 1977

Synopsis

• 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


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  DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are covered to ease filling out insurance forms


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  Findings about cognition and testing a patient's mental function


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  Covers the refinement of testing procedures and the psychological test battery to speed up the exam


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  Presents age-related norms, important when assessing the elderly for early dementia


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  Reviews ways to use the exam as a screening procedure, particularly when diagnosing dementia and differentiating between organic and functional disorders

About this edition

• Publisher: F. A. Davis Co
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0803682085
• ISBN 13: 9780803682085
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 182