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Short term memory ok (b3a)
This variable is contained in the following files:
Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADEs)
SAS Name
SHORT_TERM_NC
Short-term Memory OK
Seems or appears to recall after 5 minutes
Code
Code value
0
Memory OK
1
Memory problem
9
Unknown or unable to assess