Wiger, Donald E. : Wiger & Associates / Argosy University
Huntley, Debra K. : Argosy University
Review
"Readers will come away with clear and complete guidelines for determining and documenting medical necessity
and other information required..."
--Psychiatric Services, Feb 2003
Submitted By Publisher, June, 2003
Summary
Conduct effective diagnostic interviews and enhance client relationship skills
A thorough diagnostic interview is the foundation for informed and comprehensive clinical diagnosis and treatment
planning. In addition to basic interviewing techniques, professionals must also possess skills in designing interviews
to satisfy the requirements of the accrediting agencies and third-party payers who audit their clients' charts.
Now, there is one source that offers expert instruction in both--Essentials of Interviewing.
As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides the information mental health
professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral health environment.
Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive
illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp
of the information covered.
Essentials of Interviewing is filled with practical information about everything from establishing rapport and
taking a complete history to identifying risk factors and ruling in/ruling out specific disorders. The needs of
special populations such as children, people with disabilities, and clients from diverse backgrounds are covered,
as well as suicide assessment, biopsychosocial assessment, and the Mental Status Exam. You'll be fully prepared
to formulate an initial diagnosis and develop a preliminary treatment plan with this indispensable, hands-on resource.
Other titles in the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series:
Essentials of Outcome Assessment
Essentials of Treatment Planning
Table of Contents
Series Preface.
Overview of the Mental Health Interview.
The Intake Interview Process.
Factors Affecting the Quality of Information Received.
Establishing Rapport: Mainstream and Special Populations.
The Biopsychosocial Assessment.
Suicide Assessment.
Diagnostic Interviewing.
The Mental Status Exam (MSE).
The Report: Incorporating Diagnostic Information with Mental Health Services.
Appendix: Overview of Selected DSM-IV-TR Diagnoses.
References.
Annotated Bibliography.
Index.
About the Authors.
