ABSTRACT
Repeat the following: ‘‘No ifs, ands or buts.’’ (1 point) Follow a three stage command: ‘‘Take this paper in your right hand, fold it in half, and put it on the floor.’’ (3 points) Read and obey the following: ‘‘Close your eyes.’’ (1 point)
Write a sentence. (1 point)
Copy a design. (1 point)
Total Score _____ Assess level of ________________________________ consciousness Alert Drowsy Stupor Coma along a continuum
Reprinted from the Journal of Psychiatric Research, Vol. 12, Folstein MF, Folstein SE. McHugh PR ‘‘MiniMental State’’: a practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. (1975), with permission from Elsevier Science.
