Abbreviated mental test score

Abbreviated Mental Test Score
PurposeDementia diagnosis

The Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS) is a 10-point test designed for the rapid assessment of elderly patients for potential dementia. It is recommended as the primary screening tool in emergency and hospital settings for patients over 65. First introduced in 1972, it is now also utilized to assess mental confusion (including delirium) and other cognitive impairments. The test takes approximately 3–4 minutes to administer and requires no specialist training or licensing.

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