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cord-287707-ng0ha3vv	Pal, Arghya	‘Masking’ of the mental state: unintended consequences of personal protective equipment (PPE) on psychiatric clinical practice	2020-06-04		.txt	text/plain	886	53	50	title: 'Masking' of the mental state: unintended consequences of personal protective equipment (PPE) on psychiatric clinical practice 'Masking' of the mental state: unintended consequences of personal protective equipment (PPE) on psychiatric clinical practice "When your face says it all, your mouth waits its turn"this quotation by Anthony T. The mental state examination (MSE) derives significantly from simple observation of someone"s facial expressions and body language, in addition to clinical questions. The use of masks hampers the observation of facial expressions which is very important for any MSE. Apart from the difficulties in conducting MSE, PPE may also pose a barrier to observe some clinical signs which are as important to psychiatry as for other medical disciplines, e.g., injuries, pallor, icterus, cyanosis, etc. It would be highly beneficial for psychiatrists and patients alike if the national or international psychiatric bodies can prepare guidelines while weighing all the pros and cons, to conduct interviews and MSEs during the current pandemic.	./cache/cord-287707-ng0ha3vv.txt	./txt/cord-287707-ng0ha3vv.txt