In the last episode of our Mental Status Exam series, we’ll explore the final two parts of the mental status exam- insight and judgment! In comparison to other parts of the mental status exam, these two domains can sometimes be a little murky for learners. What is insight and judgment exactly? And how do we assess them? We’ll examine the concepts of insight and judgment from all angles, and review several clinical examples to reinforce your learning.

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Get ready to take a closer look at the finer aspects of cognition! We’ll review how to formally (and informally) test the three main pillars of cognition- orientation, memory, and attention. We’ll also discuss how to test abstract thinking and general executive functioning.  Whether you’re asking about proverbs or guiding a patient through the clock drawing test, we’ll make sure that you feel comfortable assessing a patient’s cognition during the mental status exam.

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Episode Music Credit: Javier Suárez, Tumbling Dishes, Better With Music

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