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I wish I'd had this book when I was in graduate school. It would have made my life a lot easier, made my reports better, and speeded my development as a clinician -- Paul Loera, Ph.D.

I've been using the Clinician's Thesaurus since the first one came out. It has been such a fantastic tool that I purchased several for other clinicians. It's good for more than writing reports--one can learn a great deal in one's clinical work. I have recently left a community mental health center where I worked for nine years doing intakes, assessments, and diagnoses. I can't tell you how valuable your book has been to me. -- Sister Dorothy Maloney, RSM, DMin

The Clinician's Thesaurus is a very readable reference, with practical utility for beginning clinicians. My students valued the easy access to professional nomenclature, and credited the Thesaurus with helping them produce informed, useful reports -- James C. Thompson, Ed.D., University of Louisville, Dept of Educational and Counseling Psychology --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"The Clinician’s Thesaurus has once again been extensively revised, with the help of many suggestions from readers, to reflect clinical realities in the 21st century. Of course, the title doesn't do it justice: in addition to offering lists of synonyms, the book provides a vast smorgasbord of the materials that mental health clinicians need to evaluate patients, write reports, and navigate the often confusing nuances of nomenclature. I value it especially because its reach extends far beyond the confines of DSM-IV to address the countless questions and procedures not covered by official diagnostic manuals. This reference is indispensable for any clinician whose work depends heavily on language--in other words, all of us. It richly deserves its honored place on my desk."--James Morrison, MD, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University

"I find the Thesaurus particularly useful for constructing forensic reports, in that it enhances the precision of the language used. Precisely written reports are much less subject to litigious misinterpretation."--Edward B. Heyden, EdD, Psychology Master's Program, Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida

"The Clinician’s Thesaurus, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive reference for anyone working in the field of mental health: the student preparing for a clinical career, the seasoned professional fulfilling the myriad demands of the field, or the supervisor overseeing the performance of a broad range of professionals. Not only does the Thesaurus offer detailed guidelines for conducting mental health evaluations, it also offers practical advice on writing up and presenting evaluation findings. The flow of the chapters provides a convenient, comprehensive approach to interviewing, report writing, and their relationship to treatment. The book includes concise descriptions of all major mental health diagnoses and their behavioral nuances, and clearly illustrates the relationship among assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. This clear, user-friendly work is designed to help the clinician successfully tackle one of the most challenging aspects of clinical work, the skillful documentation of evaluation and treatment."--Ann A. Abbott, PhD, LCSW, Graduate Social Work Department, West Chester University

"This is a must-have book for clinicians and students alike. 4 Stars"--Doody's Electronic Review

"Dr. Zuckerman could have justifiably entitled this extraordinary book "The Clinician's Handbook." The Clinician's Thesaurus is much more than a thesaurus--it's more like a comprehensive guide for client assessment and report writing. Zuckerman has done a remarkable job at creating an extremely valuable and easy-to-use resource for seasoned clinicians and students alike."--Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book Reviews

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Paperback: 382 pages
Publisher: The Guilford Press; Sixth Edition edition (August 19, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1572304375
ISBN-13: 978-1572304376
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
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There are dozens of specialized interview methods (see Hersen & Turner, 2003) and numerous structured interviews, which should be used to increase reliability and validity over more open-ended approaches. Read the first page

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diagnostic statement, personality patterns, impulse control disorders, antisocial personality, anorexia nervosa, most recent episode manic, chief complaint, authoritarian personality, factitious disorder, community functioning, speech behavior, bulimia nervosa, adverse drug reactions, adult antisocial behavior, dysphoric disorder, sexual adjustment, chronic pain syndrome, dissociative experiences, paranoid type, homosexual identity, autistic disorder, psychotherapy notes, goal attainment scaling, applicable age range, serial sevens

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New York, Guilford Press, Abnormal Signs, Psychological Corporation, Indicate the General Medical Condition, Symptom Questions, Major Depressive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, San Francisco, Professional Psychology, Summary Statements, Substance Use, Hyperactivity Disorder, Mental Status Evaluation Questions, United States, Activities of Daily Living, Unknown Substance, Single Episode, Oxford University Press, Self-Injurious Behavior, Behavioral Observations, Academic Skills, Severe With Psychotic Features, Most Recent Episode Mixed, Psychiatric Masquerade of Medical Conditions

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every clinician will benefit!, November 22, 2001

By	DeeAnna Merz (Rumson, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clinician's Thesaurus, 4th Edition: The Guidebook for Writing Psychological Reports (Spiral-bound)

This guidebook offers so much you will use it time and time again. With sections on what questions to ask, different formats for writing reports and progress notes, abbreviations, DSM reference, and medical conditions that masquerade as mental illness, you will find this book invaluable. Great for students who are new to diagnosis and report writing and a wonderful tool for the skilled clinician in avoiding stale reports and progress notes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clinicians Thesaurus 6th Ed., October 17, 2005

By	R. King "Bigfish48" (Columbus,Ohio,USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a clinician in an Emergency Room, this is a very important tool of the trade. This offers concise, descriptive information on the symptoms, and enhance accurate report writting. It is compliant to HIPAA/JCAHO guildlines. It's presentation is easy to understand and presentation has an interview like flow to the presentation of the information. It offers definations, formats, concise medical terminalogy, and dual listing with the MSM-IV-TR as well as the ICD-9.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, November 11, 2006

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A great companion for the newly practicing therapist to "get in the groove." An ongoing resource when one's flow of words is just dribbling rather than flowing. Preferred the ease of the earlier editions' spiral bounding - but the CD has been adequate compensation.

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