Mental Status Examination

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (35 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

14

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

30 Apr 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

The mental status examination is utilized in psychiatry, family medicine, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. The examination is typically taught at the student level and is refined according to a clinician's practice values, the setting of practice, and the duration of the clinician-patient relationship. This examination defines the patient's current state during evaluation. However, depending on whether the patient is inpatient, outpatient, within acute care, or a specialized psychiatric evaluation, the examination could be repeated in several clinical encounters to monitor psychiatric progression. Improvement in disease state also depends on patient response to pharmacological intervention and therapy, typically in combination, for the best prognosis.

This activity reviews the mental status examination, describes its components, and highlights its relationship with final diagnosis and treatment for the interprofessional team evaluating patients with psychiatric disease. Participating clinicians are equipped with the essential focus areas for a culturally competent mental status examination, with recommendations based on specialty.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the standardized components of a mental status examination for diverse healthcare settings.

  • Determine the components of a mental status examination based on clinical presentation.

  • Apply an example of a mental status examination to a patient with characteristics of psychiatric disease.

  • Implement management by the interprofessional team to complete a mental status examination on patients with and without psychiatric disease.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

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