Assessment methods form the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment planning. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides comprehensive insights into various assessment tools and techniques, from structured interviews to psychometric tests. Our expert editors ensure that the content is both clinically relevant and evidence-based, aiding psychiatrists in making informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
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Recently published articles about Assessment Methods
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Role of the General Practitioner in the Care of Patients Recently Discharged From the Hospital After a First Psychotic Episode: Influence of Length of Stay
September 29, 2011
The objectives of this study were to describe the role of the general practitioner in providing postdischarge care to patients with first-episode psychosis in terms of frequency and type...
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Clinical Effectiveness of Using an Integrated Model to Treat Depressive Symptoms in Veterans Affairs Primary Care Clinics and Its Impact on Health Care Utilization
August 18, 2011
The objective of this study was to determine if veterans treated in an integrated mental health program within a Veterans Affairs primary care clinic sustained long-term improvement in depressive...
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Aggressive Patient Behaviors Related to Medical Care: A Cross-Sectional Self-Report Survey
August 11, 2011
How common are verbal threats, physical abuse, and other aggressive patient behaviors in the medical setting? To answer this question, the authors of this study examined the self-reported prevalence...
