The Mental Status Examination in Neurology
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Book Overview
-- 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
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0803682115
ISBN13:9780803682115
Release Date:March 1985
Publisher:F. A. Davis Company
Length:232 Pages
Weight:0.91 lbs.
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3 ratings
The Best Place to Start
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This great book, although somewhat dated, is the best place to start for any psychiatrist or neurologist wishing to add cognitive testing to their clinical examination. I have written several papers on the topic, developed and published my own mental status examination, and this book was my starting point. If you can find it, get it.
Updated Classic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Recommended by a veteran neurologist, who had used an earlier edition as a neurology resident. He reviewed this edition and found it to be as solid as ever, with updated info on neuropsych and neuroimaging. As a psych resident, I found it extremely useful in that it correlates organic brain insults with neuropsych findings. Well written, concise, well illustrated.
very useful for trainees in psychiatry
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Mental status examination in neurology (cognitive tests,lobe function tests etc)is often a source of worry for trainees in psychiatry. Traditional psychiatric text books donot address this important aspect of psychiatry and trainers (who oftenthemselves neglected this) add to trainees confusion.This classic book clearly addresses this problem by detailing every test and its clinical application in a simple language.Iam sure every reader would emerge confident with clear concepts after reading this book.
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