Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis Chapter Summary

What is the key aspect of insight that clinicians should assess in patients?

Whether the patient believes they need pharmacological or psychological treatment
Whether the patient believes they are unwell in any way
Whether the patient believes they are mentally unwell (correct)
Whether the patient believes they need to be admitted to hospital

What is the most important aspect of risk assessment in psychiatric evaluation?

Assessing risk to children through physical, sexual or emotional abuse as well as neglect or deprivation
Assessing risk to self through self-harm, suicide, self-neglect or exploitation (correct)
Assessing risk to property through arson and physical destruction
Assessing risk to others through violent or sexual crime, stalking and harassment

Which of the following is NOT a key principle in assessing dangerousness, as discussed in Chapter 29?

Assessing risk to children (correct)
Assessing risk to others
Assessing risk to self
Assessing risk to property

What is the relationship between insight and cognition, as described in the text?

Insight is a spectrum, and patients can have partial or varying levels of insight over time (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of risk assessment discussed in the text?

Risk to financial assets through theft or fraud (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the risk assessment process in psychiatric evaluation?

To identify potential threats posed by the patient to themselves, others, or property (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the good prognostic factors for Mr. PP following discharge from the hospital?

High level of education and premorbid functioning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What two factors is the prognosis dependent on in psychiatric cases?

Natural course of the condition and individual patient factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is discussed in each relevant chapter for the natural course of a psychiatric condition?

Patient populations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized when considering the aetiology grid?

Considering all the blocks in the grid (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested to be done with investigations based on findings from psychiatric assessments?

Perform investigations based on findings (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what chapter should examples of appropriate investigations relevant to specific conditions be found?

Chapter 7 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a psychiatric assessment and a medical/surgical assessment?

The psychiatric assessment is longer and focuses more on the patient's psychological problems and social environment. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of arranging the chairs at an angle during a psychiatric interview?

To prevent the patient from feeling trapped or cornered. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an important element of the psychiatric assessment outlined in Figure 1.1?

Diagnostic testing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST important initial priority when conducting a psychiatric interview?

Establishing a rapport and displaying empathy towards the patient. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between a psychiatric assessment and a medical/surgical assessment, as described in the text?

The psychiatric assessment does not include a physical examination. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting a psychiatric assessment, as described in the text?

To understand the patient's psychological problems and social environment. (A) Signup and view all the answers