Now DSM-5 updated! Using a unique and effective combination of mnemonics practical techniques
and phrasing examples that illustrate the nuances of the interviewing process The Psychiatric
Interview 4th Edition helps you establish a rapport with patients and gain valuable clinical
insights. Now updated to incorporate the DSM-5 and current research this popular manual
teaches you how to improve your interviewing skills breaking down this complex area into
concise information you can put to use immediately in your practice. Key Features: Offers a
practical concise approach to the psychiatric interview filled with tips and pearls to
develop confidence in interviewing. Uses mnemonics and pocket cards to help you understand and
remember key elements of the effective interview. Brings you up to speed with the DSM-5 and
current research including changes in diagnosing dementia substance abuse eating disorders
ADHD and more. Provides clear techniques for approaching threatening topics and shows how
relationships that are endangered can be repaired. Presents information in an engaging
conversational manner helping you form an alliance with each patient in order to promote
cooperation and effective treatment. Ideal for psychiatrists psychiatric residents nurse
practitioners or other mental health professionals. Now with the print edition enjoy the
bundled interactive eBook edition which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or
accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigationPowerful
search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book your
notes and even the web Cross-linked pages references and more for easy navigation
Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and
share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content
for future use
