MMSE

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a brief standardized test used by healthcare professionals to assess a person's cognitive functions, such as memory, attention, language, and problem-solving skills. It involves answering questions and completing tasks to help determine if there might be issues with thinking or memory, often used to detect conditions like dementia or evaluate cognitive changes over time. The test provides a score that helps doctors understand a person's mental status, guiding further diagnosis and treatment decisions.