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Printed on 6/5/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Memory Impairment Screen (MIS) is a brief controlled-learning memory screen using delayed free recall and category-cued recall. Total score ranges from 0 to 8, with lower scores indicating stronger memory-impairment signal.
Formula: MIS total ranges 0-8 from weighted delayed free recall and cued recall.
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MIS was developed as a brief, high-discrimination dementia screening test using controlled learning and delayed recall paradigms.
Lower MIS scores indicate greater memory impairment signal and support deeper dementia workup.
Use as a brief memory-focused screen in outpatient, primary-care, or geriatric assessments where fast triage is needed.
As a focused memory screen, MIS does not fully capture executive, language, visuospatial, or functional domains.
For related assessments, see 6CIT, AD8 Screen and MoCA Score.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
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