Auteur : Strub, Richard L. 1939- / Black, F. William

Édition : 4th edition

Maison d'édition : F. A. Davis

Date de publication : 2000

Collation : ix, 208 p. : ill. + 1 carte de référence

ISBN : 0803604270

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. The Mental status examination: a rationale and overview -- 2. History and behavioral observations -- 3. Levels of consciousness -- 4. Attention -- 5. Language -- 6. Memory -- 7. Constructional ability -- 8. Higher cognitive functions -- 9. Related cognitive functions -- 10. Summary of examination -- 11. Further evaluations
Appendix 1. Standard neuropsychological assessment methods - Appendix 2. Mental status examination recording form

Résumé : • 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
• DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are covered to ease filling out insurance forms
• Findings about cognition and testing a patient's mental function
• Covers the refinement of testing procedures and 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

Mots-clés : Examen de l'état mental / Troubles mentaux organiques - Diagnostic / Examen neurologique / Délire / Système nerveux - Maladies - Diagnostic / Tests neuropsychologiques

Cote : WL 141 M549 2000