Case History & MSE

Which part of the case history mentions the verbatim of the patient?

• Family history

• Informant information

• Chief complaints

• Mental status examination

Which part of the case history covers information related to the episodes?

• Presenting Illness

• History of Presenting Illness

• Family History

• Personal information

Identify the component that does NOT belong to Mental Status Examination

• Appearance

• Cognition

• Judgement

• Genogram

State True or False.

Case History is a one time process

• False

• True

State True or False.

Mental status examination is a structured assessment of person's past mental state

• True

• False

State True or False.

Perception includes the sensory experiences such as hallucinations and illusions.

• False

• True

State Myth or Fact.

MSE can help identify potential risks, such as suicidal or homicidal ideation, and guide interventions to ensure patient safety.

• Myth

• Fact

• Neither myth nor fact

• MSE cannot find potential risks

State Myth or Fact.

Mental status examination can be done based on clinician's assumption.

• Fact

• Myth

• Depends on situation

• MSE can be skipped

State myth or fact.

Case history is a crucial document in medico-legal cases.

• Myth

• Not required always

• Only the case history done by lawyer counts

• Fact

Select ALL the functions of Case history.

• Helps to identify the specific mental health condition

• Provides a basis for developing an appropriate treatment plan

• Used as a document for medical and insurance claims

• Ensures continuity of care