抄録
In order to determine the degree of disturbance of memorization in the consultation room, it is recommended that the physician ask questions about what the patient had for breakfast and how he or she reached the hospital (itinerary using the bus, train, car, etc.). These questions do not offend patients or impair the dignity of elderly patients. The physician may obtain the right answer from the accompanying family member. If the answer given by the patient is wrong, the diagnosis of disturbance of memorization can be made. A simple test may be made by asking the patient to remember three words, such as cherry, cat and train, and to repeat them immediately. Ask questions such as “what date is it today?”, “Where are you now?”, etc., and then, ask the patient to repeat the three words they have just remembered. If they fail to answer correctly, the diagnosis of disturbance of memorization can be made.
