Introduction
The mental state examination is an integral part in all psychiatric evaluations. MSE provides a way to document the different aspects of a person’s mental functioning. It follows a common (though with minor variation) format for all mental health professionals. If contains the information observed by the assessor, and less the symptoms reported by the patient. There are some technical terms associated with MSE, verbatim accounts of a person’s thought content and perceptions are also encouraged.
The MSE is interpreted together with the history taking, physical examination and other investigations leading to a differential diagnosis. MSE is used for initial diagnosis and follow up.
Doing and MSE takes experience.
Major components of a MSE use by NHGP psychologist
1. General Appearance
2. Behavior
3. Speech
4. Mood
5. Affect
6. Form of thought
7. Thought Content
8. Perception
Others common components
9. Cognition. Assessment using Abbreviated mental test, mini mental state examination.
These test can be found in the mental health section under dementia tools section
10. Insight
Below is a comprehensive list of technical terms used in MSE
There are many technical terms. In family practice it is not necessary to know every term. The more common terms and illustrations are in the training video section. If you are keen to learn more about MSE and what the terms mean, wiki is a good place to start.
The mental state examination is an integral part in all psychiatric evaluations. MSE provides a way to document the different aspects of a person’s mental functioning. It follows a common (though with minor variation) format for all mental health professionals. If contains the information observed by the assessor, and less the symptoms reported by the patient. There are some technical terms associated with MSE, verbatim accounts of a person’s thought content and perceptions are also encouraged.
The MSE is interpreted together with the history taking, physical examination and other investigations leading to a differential diagnosis. MSE is used for initial diagnosis and follow up.
Doing and MSE takes experience.
Major components of a MSE use by NHGP psychologist
1. General Appearance
2. Behavior
3. Speech
4. Mood
5. Affect
6. Form of thought
7. Thought Content
8. Perception
Others common components
9. Cognition. Assessment using Abbreviated mental test, mini mental state examination.
These test can be found in the mental health section under dementia tools section
10. Insight
Below is a comprehensive list of technical terms used in MSE
There are many technical terms. In family practice it is not necessary to know every term. The more common terms and illustrations are in the training video section. If you are keen to learn more about MSE and what the terms mean, wiki is a good place to start.