Assessment · Australian terminology

Mental state examination

Definition

A structured description of a person's current mental presentation, based on interview and observation.

Topic: Assessment and measurementAbbreviation: MSE

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A structured description of a person's current mental presentation, based on interview and observation. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

Also known as: MSE

Use the assessment within a broader history, examination and clinical formulation.
Document limitations, context and the source of information.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Western Sydney Local Health District: Getting Started in Psychiatry

Assessment · Australian terminology

Mental state examination

Definition

A structured description of a person's current mental presentation, based on interview and observation.

Topic: Assessment and measurementAbbreviation: MSE

Source linked1 covered source

Also known as: MSE

Use the assessment within a broader history, examination and clinical formulation.
Document limitations, context and the source of information.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Western Sydney Local Health District: Getting Started in Psychiatry