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Chapter 2 - The Psychiatric Interview

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2025

By
Dean J. Atkinson  and
Amanda Helminiak
Edited by
Marsal Sanches  and
Jair C. Soares
Marsal Sanches
Affiliation:
McGovern Medical School, Texas
Jair C. Soares
Affiliation:
McGovern Medical School, Texas
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Summary

The psychiatric interview is an important tool in the field of psychiatry, allowing the clinician to connect with the patient and to gather information that will help determine a treatment plan. The skills for this crucial assessment are not necessarily “learned on the job,” but rather should be taught with dedicated time and attention to ensure that interviewers become both confident and effective. Continuous self-reflection is essential for improvement, and is important for both inexperienced trainees and experienced mental health clinicians alike.

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Fundamentals of Clinical Psychiatry
A Practical Handbook
 , pp. 3 - 8
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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