“psychiatric interview”

Psychiatric Interview Provide a structured, written account of an * “psychiatric interview” and mental status exam that you have conducted with a patient in your practicum this semester. Conduct an initial interview (30 minutes maximum) and prepare chart documentation of this psychiatric evaluation, including the major headings/categories that are presented in your text. Be sure to include your assessment of the client’s diagnosis and treatment recommendations. In addition, include a critique of the interview in terms content and process: structure of the interview major verbal/nonverbal themes constructive communication techniques, communication blocks (including speculation about how/why these blocks occurred and have you might have avoided them) overall effectiveness of the patient-therapist interaction Rubric Psychiatric Interview Critique Rubric: Pts Chief Complaint 1.0 pts History of Present Illness (HPI) 2.0 pts Past Medical & Psychiatric History (family history and medications) 2.0 pts Social/Developmental History 2.0 pts Mental Status Examination 3.0 pts Differential Diagnosis (with rationale) 2.0 pts Clinical Summary & Formulation 2.0 pts Treatment Plan 1.0 pts Structure of Interview 4.0 pts Verbal & Nonverbal Themes 3.0 pts Constructive Communication Techniques 3.0 pts Communication Blocks 3.0 pts Overall Effectiveness of Interview 2.0 pts Total Points: 30.0