tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post3654250716365199029..comments2024-03-12T14:43:01.539-06:00Comments on Asystole is the Most Stable Rhythm: The Dreaded Mini Mental State ExamAlbinoblackbearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-37697201251738850772011-03-06T21:51:58.892-06:002011-03-06T21:51:58.892-06:00What about streaming video in another room? Why is...What about streaming video in another room? Why isn't that technology used to help preserve dignity.<br /><br />Also, for the record, I have never been able to count backwards by odd number increments. I could probably handle 5s.<br /><br />What do these assessments do with patients who have learning differences?<br /><br />MMedical Mojavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445140579589340514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-88804522228193143062011-03-05T06:28:10.958-06:002011-03-05T06:28:10.958-06:00Ditto what OMDG said....Addenbrookes et al have no...Ditto what OMDG said....Addenbrookes et al have nothing "mini" about them. The MMSE can take long enough though! (Generally a sign that someone is sadly going to score less than 20).Dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759938692575603663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-32580009447272837842011-03-04T20:33:38.723-06:002011-03-04T20:33:38.723-06:00CC -- The mini-mental is NOTHING compared to what ...CC -- The mini-mental is NOTHING compared to what they do for a full cognitive workup. That assessment takes at least an hour.OMDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937425894428802591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-44222276247078842312011-03-04T15:23:42.537-06:002011-03-04T15:23:42.537-06:00just to clarify: I understand the sensitivity and ...just to clarify: I understand the sensitivity and specificity...there still seems to be differing opinions...and the MDs that I have seen use it...doesn't seem to come out to any conclusions that make sense...from what I have observed...<br />Anyway....I feel so bad for the old gentleman...so sad...my first inclination would be to take him somewhere to enjoy what life is left....who cares if he is not as mentally sharp, as long as he has enjoyment in life... :(Cartoon Charactershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871661908222892370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-63791674535550904002011-03-04T14:52:35.586-06:002011-03-04T14:52:35.586-06:00Ugh, I'm right there with you! Poor grandpa. ...Ugh, I'm right there with you! Poor grandpa. I agree that it's necessary, even just for med students, since we have to learn somehow - but that's still so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-36743281133337002002011-03-04T12:37:38.837-06:002011-03-04T12:37:38.837-06:00I was told by my neuropsychologist friend that the...I was told by my neuropsychologist friend that the Mini mental was not good for a true assessment...<br /><br />what does Dr Grumpy have to say? :)Cartoon Charactershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871661908222892370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-59440558660321152812011-03-04T12:21:03.207-06:002011-03-04T12:21:03.207-06:00I would argue that the MMSE is ALWAYS going to be ...I would argue that the MMSE is ALWAYS going to be awkward no matter what. You're essentially singling out someone's mental deficiencies in a formal context. What made it worse here was the audience, which, again, I think is a necessary evil in medical education, so that you can see the strengths/failings of other people's approach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-84693235305115898302011-03-04T11:49:05.601-06:002011-03-04T11:49:05.601-06:00Oooh. I agree. Fishing for fishes sounds better ...Oooh. I agree. Fishing for fishes sounds better than fishing for words in front of a gaggle of students.Headstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140416504973149357noreply@blogger.com