Psychiatric interviewing and assessment
By: Rob Poole, Robert Higgo.
Contributors: Higgo, Robert, 1956-
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780521671194
Subjects: Interviewing in psychiatry.; Personality assessment.; Mental status examination.; Interview, Psychological -- methods.; Mental Disorders -- diagnosis.; Personality Assessment.; Physician-Patient Relations.
Description: This book will help mental health professionals to develop the fundamental generic skills in interviewing and assessment which form the foundation of psychiatric practice. It is about the process of reaching a diagnosis and is a practical guide to help the reader make the transition from novice to competent clinician. It is based on real problems encountered in modern general adult psychiatric practice, and is set in a range of environments, in the clinic and in the community. The text is punctuated by a selection of case studies to illustrate the principles highlighted in the book. Essential reading for all members of the mental health team. Its practical grounding in everyday clinical experience will appeal to trainee psychiatrists and more experienced clinicians alike, as well as to nurses, social workers and psychologists.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Diagnosis; title: History; title: Mental state and psychopathology; title: Cognitive state assessment and organic disease; title: Office based psychiatric assessment; title: Understanding and managing relationships with patients; title: Difficulties relating to psychosis; title: Unpopular patients; title: Values and beliefs; title: Culture; title: Who should I be?; title: Interviewing with other team members; title: Interviewing families and other informants; title: In the community; title: Personality; title: Risk and safety; title: Note keeping, letters and reports; title: Afterword: getting alongside patients.