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Precise Language in MSE
- Invest time ensuring your mental status exam is accurate and precise.
- This allows for easier justification of your thought process later and is crucial for medico-legal reasons.
Importance of MSE
- Unlike other medical specialties, psychiatry lacks objective lab tests and imaging for diagnosis.
- The mental status exam is a crucial tool for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Narrative MSE
- Avoid drop-down menus; use narrative format for a more detailed and nuanced MSE.
- A narrative approach allows others to understand your patient's presentation clearly.