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Discussion Module 2. Patient Information

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Patient Information

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

It is very important for all mental health professionals to take very detailed and thorough historical information from their patients. This information should include an adequate social history, complete medical history, and a full mental status examination with a probable treatment plan. (YOU CAN CHECK THE BOOK WE SHARED 2 WEEKS AGO, ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND GET IDEAS AND REFERENCES  FROM THERE )

Describe three reasons it is important to gather detailed and extensive information from any patient before you counsel him/her or make medication suggestions.  Use evidence-based research to support your position.

Define malingering.  Discuss two ways to differentiate between malingering and a DSM5 diagnosis.  Use evidence-based research to support your position.

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  

At least 4 references.  

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  • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5®). American Psychiatric Pub.

MacKinnon, R. A., Michels, R., & Buckley, P. J. (2015). LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN SHARE THIS BOOK WITH ME PLEASE, L NEED THE CHAPTER 15 FO MY WEEKLY QUIZ. 

Chapter 15: The Psychosomatic Patient

St. Thomas University. (2022). DSM 5 and psychiatric interviewing [slides].See PPT attached.

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