The Psychiatric Interview

Author Daniel J. Carlat

Publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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eBook

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Author

Daniel J. Carlat

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Volume

Edition

4

Copyright

2016

ISBN13

9781496358745

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eBook

Grade Level

College Freshman - College Sophomore

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Overview

Using a unique and effective combination of mnemonics, practical techniques, and phrasing examples that illustrate the nuances of the interviewing process, The Psychiatric Interview, 4th Edition helps you establish a rapport with patients and gain valuable clinical insights. Now updated to incorporate the DSM-5 and current research, this popular manual teaches you how to improve your interviewing skills, breaking down this complex area into concise information you can put to use immediately in your practice. Key Features:� Offers a practical, concise approach to the psychiatric interview, filled with tips and pearls to develop confidence in interviewing.� Uses mnemonics and pocket cards to help you understand and remember key elements of the effective interview.� Brings you up to speed with the DSM-5 and current research, including changes in diagnosing dementia, substance abuse, eating disorders, ADHD, and more.� Provides clear techniques for approaching threatening topics, and shows how relationships that are endangered can be repaired.� Presents information in an engaging, conversational manner, helping you form an alliance with each patient in order to promote cooperation and effective treatment.� Ideal for psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, nurse practitioners, or other mental health professionals
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Foreword.
Preface.
Introduction to the Fourth Edition.
Acknowledgments.
Contents.
General Principles of Effective Interviewing.
1: The Initial Interview: A Preview.
2: Logistic Preparations: What to Do Before the Interview.
3: The Therapeutic Alliance: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How to Establish It.
4: Asking Questions I: How to Approach Threatening Topics.
5: Asking Questions II: Tricks for Improving Patient Recall.
6: Asking Questions III: How to Change Topics with Style.
7: Techniques for the Reluctant Patient.
8: Techniques for the Overly Talkative Patient.
9: Techniques for the Malingering Patient.
10: Techniques for the Adolescent Patient.
11: Interviewing Family Members and Other Informants.
12: Techniques for Other Challenging Situations.
13: Practical Psychodynamics in the Diagnostic Interview.
The Psychiatric History.
14: Obtaining the History of Present Illness.
15: Obtaining the Psychiatric History.
16: Screening for General Medical Conditions.
17: Family Psychiatric History.
18: Obtaining the Social and Developmental History.
Interviewing for Diagnosis: the Psychiatric Review of Symptoms.
19: How to Memorize the DSM-5 Criteria.
20: Interviewing for Diagnosis: The Art of Hypothesis Testing.
21: Mental Status Examination.
22: Assessing Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation.
23: Assessing Mood Disorders I: Depressive Disorders.
24: Assessing Mood Disorders II: Bipolar Disorder.
25: Assessing Anxiety, Obsessive, and Trauma Disorders.
26: Assessing Alcohol Use Disorder.
27: Assessing Psychotic Disorders.
28: Assessing Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia and Delirium).
29: Assessing Eating Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorder.
30: Assessing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
31: Assessing Personality Disorders.
Interviewing for Treatment.
32: How to Educate Your Patient.
33: Negotiating a Treatment Plan.
34: Writing Up the Res
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