The document summarizes the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), a brief 30-point questionnaire widely used to measure cognitive impairment. It describes the MMSE components which assess orientation, attention, language, recall and visual construction. The document also discusses the MMSE's reliability and validity, recommended administration and scoring, advantages as a quick screening tool, and limitations such as cultural bias and ceiling/floor effects. Variations of the MMSE including extended and education-adjusted versions are also mentioned.