About the Exam

Cognistat (Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination)

Developed by Ralph J. Kiernan, PhD; Jonathan Mueller, MD; and J. William Langston, MD

This testing instrument is used globally by psychologists, physicians, nurses, and other health-related professionals who find that Cognistat provides information essential to their evaluation and care. Ill-informed or misguided empathy creates problems for patients and caregivers. Empathy informed by information is essential to the humane treatment of cognitively impaired individuals.

A patient's profile of specific abilities and disabilities often sheds important light on the individuals’ functional limitations. This information, in turn, can be used to counsel patients and family members, assist hospital staff who work with the patient, determine areas that may benefit form rehabilitation, and prepare appropriate discharge or travel plans.