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Book SynopsisRelevant to all postgraduate trainees in psychiatry, this revised and expanded second edition uses case studies and real-world examples to help the reader develop the fundamental interviewing and assessment skills that form the foundation of psychiatry, including new material on neurodevelopmental disorders, fragmented interviews and 'impossible' clinical situations.
Trade ReviewReview of previous edition: 'This book contains an abundance of practical advice and clinical practice wisdom … I would wholeheartedly recommend the book to any student or clinician of any experience level in a mental health setting.' Justin J. Trevino, Psychiatric Services
Review of previous edition: 'This book brings together disparate elements of today's psychiatric practice and provides a real starting point for trainees ... it is an unsurpassed and important work.' John Clifford, The British Journal of Psychiatry
Review of previous edition: 'Should be read by every psychiatrist.' David Enoch, BJPsych Bulletin (www.pb.rcpsych.org)
Table of ContentsPart I. What Am I Trying to Find Out Here?: 1. Diagnosis; 2. History; 3. Mental state examination and psychopathology; 4. Cognitive state examination and organic disease; Part II. The Main Principles of One-to-One Interviewing: 5. Office-based psychiatric assessment; 6. Understanding and managing relationships with patients; Part III. Difficult Interviews: 7. Difficulties relating to psychosis; 8. Unpopular patients; Part IV. Self-Awareness: 9. Values and beliefs; 10. Culture; 11. Who should I be?; Part V. Complicated Interviews: 12. Interviewing with other team members; 13. Interviewing families and other informants; 14. In the community; 15. Fragmented interviewing and assessment; 16. 'Impossible' assessments; Part VI. Developmental Assessments: 17. Neurodevelopmental assessment; 18. Personality; Part VII. Drawing it All Together: 19. Risk and safety; 20. Record keeping and reports.
