Diagnosis Flashcards

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Why is it important to have diagnosis?

A
  1. Because (in Norway) this is the way to get treatment in the public health system
  2. It legitimitizes the presence of psychological disorders
  3. For determining a suitable treatment
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Definition: Prognosis?

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the probable course and outcome of a disease.

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3
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Etymology: Diagnosis

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Dia & Gnosis = Through knowledge

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4
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How to do a diagnosis

A

Diagnostic interview
Anamnesis
Observasjon
Tests

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5
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What does diagnosing mean conceptually?

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“Pattern recognition” of syndromes with their symptoms

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6
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When became cognitive symptoms part of diagnosis?

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In the 1960s with the cognitive revolution

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7
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How are tests for beginners and experienced diagnosers?

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Tests are the crutch of the inexperienced and the corrective of the experienced

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8
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How are diagnosis manuals important for diagnosing?

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They increase the reliability of the test regardless of the person testing

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9
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What is the goal of a clinical interview?

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To find out the psychological functioning of the person

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10
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What questions should be asked in a clinical interview?

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Interests/Resources
Social functioning
Occupation
Motivation to change
Earlier treatments
Reason for taking contact
Anamnetic information
Symptoms/problems
Education/training
Cohabitation

Mnemonic: ISOMERASE C

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Things that should be talked about in the first clinical Interview

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Interview goal (diagnosis,..)
Length
Anamnesis
Asking -> Everything
Answering -> If want
Showing personal interest -> Alliance

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12
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In addition to psychological symptoms, what should always be checked in a clinical interview, and why?

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Physical symptoms, which sometimes can have psychological effect. Then the physical symptoms should be treated

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13
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What other things should be observed in the interview?

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Physical appearance (clothing, hygene)
Thought processes
Memory
Mood
concentration
communication
changes in mood

=> Especially when the patient perceives them differently than the therapist!

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