The MoCA: A Better MMSE?
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 6, Number 5, May 2008
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv6n5/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Dementia | Diagnostic Testing
Daniel Carlat, MD
Most psychiatrists rely on the Folstein Mini Mental State Exam for a rapid, office-based neuropsychological assessment. But the MMSE has some serious limitations. A hot new test, called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) appears to work much better.
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Daniel Carlat, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Publisher, The Carlat Report.
Dr. Carlat has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.