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mental status assessment  

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  • Cognitive decline in general, and memory impairment in particular, are common complaints encountered by physicians who treat older adults. Several cognitive screening tests are available to health care providers to assess their patients' cognitive functioning objectively and to monitor change in function over time. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Mental Status Assessment]

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