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In this section, we discuss the main structure of mental functions<\/strong><\/span> as they are reviewed during the mental status examination, the technique<\/strong><\/span> of the mental status examination, and how a mental status examination is reported. We conclude on the key concepts in the mental status, and in what way they contribute as symptoms to psychiatric syndromes and to the diagnostic process.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this section, we discuss the main structure of mental functions as they are reviewed during the mental status examination, the technique of the mental status examination, and how a mental status examination is reported. We conclude on the key concepts in the mental status, and in what way they contribute as symptoms to psychiatric […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[87],"tags":[150],"class_list":["post-1494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-characteristics-of-the-mental-status-examination","tag-the-psychiatric-interview"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCharacteristics Of The Mental Status Examination - Qpercom | Skills in Medicine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Online Mock OSCEs with examiners, patient actors, instant results and personalised feedback. 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