The Psychiatric Interview
by Daniel J. Carlat · Daniel J. Carlat
A practical guide to conducting psychiatric interviews, covering history-taking, approaching sensitive topics, and diagnostic interviewing techniques, illustrated with clinical vignettes. Written for trainees learning to build rapport and gather accurate information from patients with mental illness.
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