Author |
: Nick Fitzgerald |
Publisher |
: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2016-04-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1530860369 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781530860364 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mental Status Examination by : Nick Fitzgerald
Download or read book Mental Status Examination written by Nick Fitzgerald and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive mental status examination core skills guide is an invaluable tool for all health professionals, including registered nurses, student nurses, social workers, midwives, occupational therapists, psychologists and medical doctors. The guide provides uncomplicated assessment terminology definitions that are easy to remember and integrate into each assessment you complete. The mental status examination is a methodical assessment tool used to evaluate the appearance, behavior, general manner and mental functioning of an individual. The mental status examination provides a snapshot of an individuals psychological performance capability, at any moment in time, and is considered to be a key element in the comprehensive assessment process. This guide will lead you through the mental status examination in a structured and systematic approach, providing examples and prompt questions of each key element, as you progress with your learning.