[Mental status examination].
Integration of various cerebral cortical functions results in performance of mentality. Given to mental status examination evaluates the general performances of cerebral cognitive function, it becomes indispensable to a comprehensive neurological examination accordingly. Whereas mental status examination evaluates complex cerebral function, it should be interpreted and administrated more cautiously than other ordinary exams in clinical application. In this report, we introduce essential concepts of mental status examination, some important skills in testing, and a few useful tests used in a medical center.
Chou
Mei-Chuan
MC
Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Yang
Yuan-Han
YH
Liu
Ching-Kuan
CK
D001288:Attention; D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D007807:Language Tests; D008433:Mathematics; D008568:Memory; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests