This is the patient intake, first impression, first time you come in contact with patient/client.
Setting the pace, ground rules, where we are starting from correct answers the assessment
interview
what are the 3 purposes for the assessment interview correct answers 1)evaluation of an
individuals strengths, and weaknesses
-coping skills
2)conceptualization of the problem at hand (as well as possible etiological factors)
-family and self history
3)some treatment for alleviating the problem/path to recovery
what is the referral/referral question? correct answers why are you here? what is the motivation?
who sent you here?
the assessment process beings with a _____ correct answers referral (the more specific the better)
the kinds of information sought out by clinicians are often heavily influenced by their own _____
commitments (what they believe is the root of your problems) correct answers theoretical
interview are both an ____ and a ____ correct answers art and a science
what is the purpose of the interview? correct answers to elicit data, information, beliefs, or
attitudes
interviews occupy a position somewhere between ordinary ______ and ______ correct answers
conversation and tests
, what is the art part of the interview? correct answers make eye contact, listen, have a
conversation, don't just strictly read off the script, know when to ask more questions and when to
not.
the interviewer needs to be ____ correct answers flexible
what is a good setting for an interview (3) correct answers privacy
protection from interruptions
neutral office furnishings
what does the interviewer use to make sure he/she covers all the bases (theoretical commitments)
and to make sure you don't miss anything when interviewing (Science part); the questions you
need to ask to get all the info correct answers outline/script/ cheat sheet
when should you write your patient notes? correct answers the day of
is the client allowed to video or record the session correct answers NO
can the interview record the convo correct answers yes, but make sure the client knows about it
and gives consent
what is rapport correct answers your relationship with your client; clinical relationship
How do you build rapport? correct answers LISTENING, No prejudgments based on the
problems they are seeking, attitudes of understanding, sincerity, acceptance, and empathy. Verbal
nods, paraphrasing, eye contact, follow up questions; you want your relationship with your client
to be good and healthy. You want your client to trust you