Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: I take my dad, who is sharp as a tack at age 81, to his appointments, and the mental status exam his doctor gives him does not seem like something ...

Q: I take my dad, who is sharp as a tack at age 81, to his appointments, and the mental status exam his doctor gives him does not seem like something you would boast about passing. What is President ...

The “Sweet 16” proved superior to the popular Mini-Mental State Exam. The Mini-Mental State Exam, a simple tool for assessing cognitive function in older adults, compares well with and may be easier ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — A man accused of pretending to be a patient at Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room before stabbing someone has been ordered to complete a mental competency exam. Sabier S.