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Abbreviated Mental Test 4 (AMT-4)

GeriatricsMental statusCognitive screeningBeta toolThis tool is in beta. It has undergone internal validation but still requires additional testing. Always confirm the data entered and the results obtained before clinical use. It should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decisions.
Age answered correctlyMark yes only when the stated age matches the patient's actual age.
Date of birth answered correctlyMark yes only when the stated date of birth matches the actual date of birth.
Place answered correctlyIn the UK/4AT-aligned version, place means the current hospital or building.
Current year answered correctlyMark yes only when the patient states the current year correctly.

Clinical noticeEducational cognitive-screening support only. Interpret AMT-4 with full clinical context and follow local assessment pathways.

Context and use

AMT-4 = age correct (0/1) + date of birth correct (0/1) + place correct (0/1) + current year correct (0/1)

Total score 0-4. Any error makes the screen abnormal; a score of 4 means all four items were answered correctly.

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