PSYCHIATRY

Interviewing Family Members and Other Informants

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Interviewing Family Members and Other Informants Essential Concepts Try to have some contact with informants as part of all your initial evaluations. Develop an efficient approach to asking informants questions…

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Techniques for the Adolescent Patient*

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Techniques for the Adolescent Patient* Essential Concepts Involve the family. Overcome the “I don’t know” syndrome. Develop strategies for asking about drugs, sex, and conduct problems. Don’t laugh at a…

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Techniques for the Malingering Patient

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Techniques for the Malingering Patient Essential Concepts Rule out malingering in Patients on disability Patients involved in litigation related to a psychiatric condition Patients seeking a prescription for a controlled…

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Techniques for the Overly Talkative Patient

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Techniques for the Overly Talkative Patient Essential Concepts Use closed-ended and multiple-choice questions to limit the flow. Perfect the art of the gentle interruption. Educate the patient about the need…

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Techniques for the Reluctant Patient

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Techniques for the Reluctant Patient Essential Concepts Use open-ended questions and commands to increase the flow of information. Use continuation techniques to keep the flow coming. Shift to neutral ground…

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