The Psychiatric Interview | by Daniel J. Carlat | 4th Edition | Paperback
The Psychiatric Interview
Daniel Carlat's The Psychiatric Interview has been the book residents reach for before their first real patient for a long time, and the 4th edition shows why. It's practical, it's short, and it's full of the mnemonics and sample questions that turn a nervous interview into a focused one.
Carlat covers the whole arc – building rapport, the mental status exam, screening for every major disorder (including suicide and substance use), handling difficult patients and managing your time – all updated for DSM-5 criteria.
What's Inside
- Step-by-step approach to the psychiatric interview and mental status exam
- DSM-5-updated diagnostic criteria with memorable mnemonics
- Sample questions for every major disorder, including suicide and substance-use screening
- Tips for difficult patients, time management and documentation
- Pocket-friendly format used in psychiatry, nursing and PA programs nationwide
Who It's For
Psychiatry residents, medical students, PMHNP students, physician assistants and therapists learning diagnostic interviewing. It fits in a coat pocket, which is exactly where most owners keep it.
Book Details
| Title | The Psychiatric Interview |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel J. Carlat |
| Publisher | Wolters Kluwer / LWW |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781496327710 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Publication Year | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Condition | Brand New |
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