The Mental Status Examination in Neurology [Paperback]

Dr Richard Strub (Author), Dr F. Black (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803604270 | ISBN-13: 978-0803604278 | Publication Date: January 15, 2000 | Edition: 4

-- 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

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company; 4 edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803604270
• ISBN-13: 978-0803604278
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Diagnosis

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very useful for trainees in psychiatry, January 15, 2002

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Keshav R. Devulapally "Keshav R Devulapally" (London) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mental Status Examination in Neurology (Paperback)

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 often
themselves 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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Updated Classic, August 3, 2005

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Susan Acree - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mental Status Examination in Neurology (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Place to Start, October 5, 2007

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Wes Burgess (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mental Status Examination in Neurology (Paperback)

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.