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The Clinical Interview Using DSM-IV-TR, Vol. 1: Fundamentals

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This book (and its companion "The Difficult Patient") are highly readable and very rewarding. As a practicing psychiatrist using it to prepare for the oral boards, I can tell you that I learned many things -- both practical tips and theoretical insights. I had originally thought these two books were "filler" by the APP to capitalize on the release of DSM-IV, but boy was I wrong! It is an absolute winner in its own right, regardless of the publisher. Thank you, Drs. Othmer, for these magnificent contributions to education in the field of psychiatry.

As a clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist, I have found this book to be an essential part of my practice especially during the evaluation process.

The book is based on the framework of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision) and is a wonderful tool to assist the evaluator in assessing patients. It has information on developing rapport, strategies for getting information, ways to assess mental status, how to make a diagnosis and disorder-specific interviewing techniques.

Any mental health provider who is responsible for assessment and evaluation of patients would benefit by becoming familiar with the techniques and information in this book. You will find it invaluable.

I was expecting more about the content on the DSM-IV and a step-by-step process of asking the patient questions based on how the interview is going. What kind of language or behaviors should a psychiatrist look for? If anyone could recommend a book like this, please let me know.

Good book for psychiatry residents. This was very helpful for me during my first year, but i am not sure if i will be able to go thru it again for my oral boards. Highly recommend it for psych residents starting their first year.