This is how you should report the results once the patient scores 12 out of 12 for 2 days in a row:

Example: 'December 13, 1994 - PTA score 12/12 today. The patient has scored 12 out of 12 for 2 consecutive days. The picture cards have been changed for tomorrow.'

Remember: The operational definition of PTA is that patients must score 12 out of 12 for 3 consecutive days.

When the patient has scored 12 out of 12 for 3 consecutive days this is how you report their results:

Example: 'December 14, 1994 - PTA score 12/12 today. The patient has scored 12 out of 12 for 3 consecutive days. According to the Westmead PTA Scale the patient is judged to be out of PTA from the 12/12/95. The Clinical Neuropsychologist has been notified to confirm PTA status.'

Remember: PTA is judged to have ended on the first of the 3 consecutive days of perfect recall.