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The psychological examination (also known as the mental state examination) has broad aims, which include assessing the likelihood of common and important psychiatric diagnoses such as dementia, delirium, depression, and anxiety. This chapter provides a detailed guide to conducting a mental state examination and the interpretation of the findings.
Title: The psychological examination
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The psychological examination (also known as the mental state examination) has broad aims, which include assessing the likelihood of common and important psychiatric diagnoses such as dementia, delirium, depression, and anxiety.
This chapter provides a detailed guide to conducting a mental state examination and the interpretation of the findings.
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