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.
• 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. Your initial post is
worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible
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.
• 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. Your initial post is
worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible
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