The psychiatric evaluation in clinical practice

by Roger A. MacKinnon

The authors delve into the various stages of psychiatric evaluation. The interview itself, the role of the interviewer, pre-interview considerations, the phases; moving to the clinical examination reviewing the Psychiatric history and mental status examination; the role of biological testing in the evaluation along with the various testing and rating scales utilized to properly diagnose the patient.

Genres: Psychiatry, Psychology

294 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1971

Reviews

[Abigail Woods · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely outdated to an extent; yet holds certain value if you feel underprepared in the psychoanalytic aspect of psychiatry.

[Dee York · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent reference book. Thorough. Psychodynamic. Detailed descriptions of psych. disorders. Handy for grad students and report writers.