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Conduct effective diagnostic interviews and enhance clientrelationship skillsA thorough diagnostic interview is the foundation for informed andcomprehensive clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. Inaddition to basic interviewing techniques, professionals must alsopossess skills in designing interviews to satisfy the requirementsof the accrediting agencies and third-party payers who audit theirclients' charts. Now, there is one source that offers expertinstruction in both--Essentials of Interviewing.As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, thisbook provides the information mental health professionals need topractice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today'sbehavioral health environment. Each concise chapter featuresnumerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points,and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself"questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of theinformation covered.Essentials of Interviewing is filled with practical informationabout everything from establishing rapport and taking a completehistory to identifying risk factors and ruling in/ruling outspecific disorders. The needs of special populations such aschildren, people with disabilities, and clients from diversebackgrounds are covered, as well as suicide assessment,biopsychosocial assessment, and the Mental Status Exam. You'll befully prepared to formulate an initial diagnosis and develop apreliminary treatment plan with this indispensable, hands-onresource.Other titles in the Essentials of Mental Health Practiceseries:Essentials of Outcome AssessmentEssentials of Treatment PlanningFor a complete list of books in our Essentials of Mental HealthPractice series, visit us on the Web atwww.wiley.com/go/essentialsmhp