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Related Subjects: |Cortical functions |Motor System |Sensory System |Mental state Examination |Speech and Language Exam |Cranial nerves and examination |Assessing Cognition
MENTAL STATE EXAMINATION | |
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Feature | Findings |
Appearance | Dress, Smoking, Level of consciousness, Mannerisms, Expressions, Gait, Tremor, Cuts, Needle marks, Tattoos |
Behaviour | Hyperactive, Subdues, Threatening, Frightened, Preoccupied, Sexually inappropriate |
Mood | Grandiose, Elated, depressed, Anxious, Guilty |
Thoughts | Rate & quantity of speech, Style of utterances, Flow of speech, Disordered thinking, Flight of ideas, Thought insertion/ blocking |
Perceptions | Hallucinations (eg visual, auditory, somatic), Illusions, Depersonalisation, Somatic symptoms |
Beliefs | Delusions, Reaction to testing beliefs, Assess how strongly beliefs are held |
Insight | How does pt explain their symptoms? Does the patient recognise their illness? Have friends & family noticed a change? Will they accept treatment? |
Cognitive + CNS Assessment | Orientation, Attention & Concentration, Memory, Intelligence |