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A cognitive bedside assessment beyond the MMSE: the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination
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- Published on: 14 April 2016
- Published on: 14 April 2016much still needs to be done to make tests of cognitive function fit for purposeShow More
Dear Editor,
Given the crucial importance of evaluation of cognitive function for purposes such as assessment of capacity to make a will(1), the broadspectrum strategy employed by the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination(ACE)(2) will help overcome limitations of the Minimental State Examination(MMSE) exemplified by the acknowledgement that "someone who scores 27/30 may lack capacity because of impaired judgment and...
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