Diagnosis Flashcards
Why is it important to have diagnosis?
- Because (in Norway) this is the way to get treatment in the public health system
- It legitimitizes the presence of psychological disorders
- For determining a suitable treatment
Definition: Prognosis?
the probable course and outcome of a disease.
Etymology: Diagnosis
Dia & Gnosis = Through knowledge
How to do a diagnosis
Diagnostic interview
Anamnesis
Observasjon
Tests
What does diagnosing mean conceptually?
“Pattern recognition” of syndromes with their symptoms
When became cognitive symptoms part of diagnosis?
In the 1960s with the cognitive revolution
How are tests for beginners and experienced diagnosers?
Tests are the crutch of the inexperienced and the corrective of the experienced
How are diagnosis manuals important for diagnosing?
They increase the reliability of the test regardless of the person testing
What is the goal of a clinical interview?
To find out the psychological functioning of the person
What questions should be asked in a clinical interview?
Interests/Resources
Social functioning
Occupation
Motivation to change
Earlier treatments
Reason for taking contact
Anamnetic information
Symptoms/problems
Education/training
Cohabitation
Mnemonic: ISOMERASE C
Things that should be talked about in the first clinical Interview
Interview goal (diagnosis,..)
Length
Anamnesis
Asking -> Everything
Answering -> If want
Showing personal interest -> Alliance
In addition to psychological symptoms, what should always be checked in a clinical interview, and why?
Physical symptoms, which sometimes can have psychological effect. Then the physical symptoms should be treated
What other things should be observed in the interview?
Physical appearance (clothing, hygene)
Thought processes
Memory
Mood
concentration
communication
changes in mood
=> Especially when the patient perceives them differently than the therapist!
