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[j.berkshire]

I rarely use the 1997 DGs, but I have a neurologist to audit and 97's DGs are more appropriate. Which bullets does this phrase satisfy?: "Mental status / patient is a&o without neurological deficits and oriented to person, place, time and situation. Patient does follow commands. Language is intact."

Thanks,

 

[GJackson]

reply to 1997 DG's in neuro audit.

"Mental status / patient is a&o without neurological deficits and oriented to person, place, time and situation. Patient does follow commands. Language is intact."

Mental Status is Psych and alert & oriented is psych/Neuro with orientation to time, place & person. Pt. follows commands and language intact is constitutional. (accessment of ability to communicate/use of sign language or other communication and quality of voice.)

Looks like 3 elements to me, Psych, neuro and constitutional.

Hope that helped.