Mini-Mental State Examination
psychological test
Also known as: MMSE
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diagnostic use
- In diagnosis: Psychological tests
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used screening test for impairment of cognitive function. Developed by American psychiatrist Marshal F. Folstein and colleagues, this brief and easy-to-administer test is used to identify persons with dementia. Personality functioning and psychopathologic status can be assessed…
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