Full Description
This book contains case vignettes and discussions to help residents, fellows, and practitioners maximize their competency in performing clinical assessments in psychiatry. Derived from a highly successful course at Yale University, the book focuses on the key clinical skills emphasized by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in residency training and on the oral board examination. These skills include physician-patient relationship; psychiatric interview, including mental-status exam; case presentations; live patient; case formulation; differential diagnosis; and treatment interventions. Dr. Tampi's training in the U.S., U.K., and India enables him to cross cultures around the globe.A companion website will contain videos demonstrating interview skills and patient assessments.
Contents
1. Preparing for the ExaminationRajesh Tampi and Kirsten Wilkins2. Conducting the Psychiatric InterviewRajesh Tampi and Kirsten Wilkins3. Case Vignettes and DiscussionsPsychotic DisordersJosh Kantrowitz and Rajesh TampiMood DisordersNicole Foubister and Clay WatsonAnxiety DisordersKirsten Wilkins and Gauri KhatkhateSubstance Abuse DisordersAbhay Singh and Rajesh TampiCognitive DisordersKirsten Wilkins and Gauri KhatkhatePersonality DisordersNatalie Weder and Sunanda MuraleeSomatoform/Sleep DisordersNatalie Weder and Sunanda MuraleePsychotherapiesPsychodynamic TherapiesKirsten Wilkins and Gauri KhatkhateCognitive Behavior TherapyKirsten Wilkins and Gauri KhatkhateDialectic Behavior TherapyNatalie Weder and Sunanda MuraleeInterpersonal TherapyNicole Foubister and Clay WatsonGroup TherapyNatalie Weder and Sunanda MuraleeFamily TherapyNicole Foubister and Clay WatsonCultural IssuesRajesh Tampi, Natalie Weder, and Sunanda MuraleeAppendix A. Interview Template, Detailed VersionAppendix B. Interview Template, Brief VersionAppendix C. Evaluation
