Mental status exams are used to gather information necessary to make a diagnosis and most often include all of the following areas of function, EXCEPT: ________________________.

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Mental status exams typically do not include a patient's medical history, as this information is typically collected in a separate intake process. The other areas listed (behavior in session, reported emotional state, thought process and content) are all typically assessed during a mental status exam.

Mental Status Exams Are Used to Gather Information Necessary to Make