1.14 Clinical Assessment and the Mental Status Examination

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A set of flashcards covering key concepts related to mental health assessment techniques and interview types.

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Mental Status Examination (MSE)

A medical process where a clinician examines a patient's mind and their way of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

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Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

A brief neuropsychological screening test used for assessing dementia.

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Semi-Structured Interview

An interview method with a preset list of questions, allowing clinicians to follow up on specific issues.

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Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders (SCID-5)

A diagnostic exam covering the most commonly seen diagnoses in clinical settings.

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Structured Interview

An approach ensuring that each interview is presented with the same questions in the same order.

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Unstructured Interview

A non-directive interview in which questions are not prearranged.