Morrison, James R., 1940-

Diagnosis made easier : principles and techniques for mental health clinicians / Principles and techniques for mental health clinicians James Morrison. - xi, 316 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-308) and index.

The road to diagnosis -- Getting started with the roadmap -- The diagnostic method -- Putting it together -- Coping with uncertainty -- Multiple diagnoses -- Checking up -- Understand the whole patient -- Physical illness and mental diagnosis -- Diagnosis and the mental status examination -- Diagnosing depression and mania -- Diagnosing anxiety and fear -- Diagnosing psychosis -- Diagnosing problems of memory and thinking -- Diagnosing substance misuse and other addictions -- Diagnosing personality and relationship problems -- Beyond diagnosis: compliance, suicide, violence -- Patients, patients.

1593853319 9781593853310

2006011629


Mental illness--Diagnosis
Mental health services.
Psychology, Pathological--Diagnosis
Physical Examination--methods
Interview, Psychological

RA469 / .M67 2007

616.89075