The Psychiatric Interview

Name: The Psychiatric Interview
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ISBN: 9781975212971

by Daniel J. Carlat

5th Edition

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

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Print ISBN	9781975212971
eText ISBN	9781975212995
Publisher	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publishing Year	2023
Edition	5th Edition
Language	English

The Psychiatric Interview, 5th Edition is a clinical textbook by Daniel J. Carlat designed to train clinicians in effective patient assessment. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, this reference outlines practical skills needed to establish rapport with patients and gain clinical insights.

The text emphasizes structured interviewing techniques across diverse clinical scenarios. It incorporates mnemonics alongside specific phrasing examples to guide clinicians through sensitive or complex diagnostic conversations.

This textbook supports trainees and active practitioners across psychiatry, psychology, nursing, and social work. It prepares healthcare professionals to approach threatening topics while conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations.

Chapter 1: The Initial Interview: A Preview
Chapter 2: Logistic Preparations: What to Do Before the Interview
Chapter 3: The Therapeutic Alliance: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How to Establish It
Chapter 4: Asking Questions I: How to Approach Threatening Topics
Chapter 5: Asking Questions II: Tricks for Improving Patient Recall
Chapter 6: Asking Questions III: How to Change Topics With Style
Chapter 7: Techniques for the Reluctant Patient
Chapter 8: Techniques for the Overly Talkative Patient
Chapter 9: Techniques for the Malingering Patient
Chapter 10: Techniques for the Agitated Patient
Chapter 11: Techniques for the Adolescent Patient
Chapter 12: Interviewing Family Members and Other Informants
Chapter 13: Techniques for Other Challenging Situations
Chapter 14: Practical Psychodynamics in the Diagnostic Interview
Chapter 15: Obtaining the History of Present Illness
Chapter 16: Obtaining the Psychiatric History
Chapter 17: Screening for General Medical Conditions
Chapter 18: Family Psychiatric History
Chapter 19: Obtaining the Social and Developmental History
Chapter 20: How to Memorize the DSM-5-TR Criteria
Chapter 21: Interviewing for Diagnosis: The Art of Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 22: Mental Status Examination
Chapter 23: Assessing Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation
Chapter 24: Assessing Mood Disorders I: Depressive Disorders
Chapter 25: Assessing Mood Disorders II: Bipolar Disorder
Chapter 26: Assessing Anxiety, Obsessive, and Trauma Disorders
Chapter 27: Assessing Substance Use Disorder
Chapter 28: Assessing Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 29: Assessing Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia and Delirium)
Chapter 30: Assessing Eating Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorder
Chapter 31: Assessing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 32: Assessing Personality Disorders
Chapter 33: How to Educate Your Patient
Chapter 34: Negotiating a Treatment Plan
Chapter 35: Writing Up the Results of the Interview
Chapter A: Pocket Cards
Chapter B: Data Forms for the Interview
Chapter C: Patient Education Handouts