30th November 2023

A 72-year-old Asian lady presented with a sudden onset of personality change and memory issues

A 72-year-old Asian lady presented with a sudden onset of personality change and memory issues. She has been experiencing paranoid thoughts and expressing suicidal ideation. This has led to her being admitted under section 2 of the Mental Health Act for a period of assessment. Her past medical history consisted of ischaemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and hypercholesterolaemia. The patient has never exhibited psychotic symptoms before; taking this into account, what investigation is most important in this scenario?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.