PCN 644 Topic 1 DQ 2

PCN 644 Topic 1 DQ 2

Describe the limitations of the MSE. Due to these limitations, what other information-gathering is necessary to complete the full diagnosis and treatment planning process?

The MSE is not perfect and does not provide the full information that may be required for an accurate diagnosis. This is because the MSE only offers a summary of the various components in a systematic manner (Groth-Marnat & Wright, 2016). Therefore, it is vital to use MSE as an initial assessment or in times of acute medical emergencies that may not have adequate time to use any other form of evaluation. Other psychological tests such as clinical interview, assessment of intellectual functioning, personality tests, and behavioral assessments should be used to gather more detailed information (Framingham, 2016). For example, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory can be used to assess the personality of an individual. Therefore, in addition to the MSE data, information about the medical history of the patient, intellectual capacity, behavior, and personality are necessary to make a correct diagnosis.

References

Framingham, J. (2016, July 17). Types of Psychological Testing. Retrieved April 26, 2018, from https://psychcentral.com/lib/types-of-psychological-testing/2/

Groth-Marnat, G., & Wright, A. J. (2016). Handbook of psychological assessment.