Giselle Falconi, MD @GFalconi · 6 years ago
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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However, it performs poorly in identifying persons with mild neurocognitive disorder. The Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) examination is a 30-point screening questionnaire that tests for orientation, memory, attention, and executive functions. #Diagnosis #Geriatrics #Dementia #SLUMS #SLU #MentalStatus #Examination #Score #Assessment
Giselle Falconi, MD @GFalconi · 6 years ago
Giselle is passionate about health care disparities, interprofessional education and culturally competent care. She is originally from Peru and is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine after residency. https://twitter.com/gfalconi_md
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