see also neurology

• Ensure the patient is wearing glasses and/or hearing aids if required and assess the need for an interpreter.
• Daily testing may be indicated during hospital admission
• The abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS) provides a reliable screen for patients with a high suspicion index for cognitive impairment with noted problems in memory and thinking /speech.
• 1 point is allocated for each correct response.
• A score of 8 or less is indicative of impairment.

• age
• time to nearest hour
• Address for recall at end of the test “42 West Street” (ask the patient to repeat the address to make sure it has been heard correctly)
• year
• “What is the name of this place?” - Name of hospital or present location
• Recognition of two people (eg. nurse, doctor etc)
• year of either:
  • First World War (1914 – 1918)
  • Second World War (1939 – 1945)
• Name of the Prime Minister
• Count backwards from 20 to 1