Essentials of Interviewing

by Debra K. Huntley and Donald E. Wiger

Book Overview

Conduct effective diagnostic interviews and enhance client relationship skills

A thorough diagnostic interview is the foundation for informed and comprehensive clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. In addition to basic interviewing techniques, professionals must also possess skills in designing interviews to satisfy the requirements of the accrediting agencies and third-party payers who audit their clients' charts. Now, there is one source...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471002372
• ISBN13: 9780471002376
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Clear, Effective, No Nonsense Guide

This is a good guide for conducting diagnostic interviews. It is easy to read and comprehend, and the format will be great for future reference. The authors give examples in the frequent "Putting it into Practice" boxes, as well as "Rapid Reference" boxes and "Caution" boxes. There is a chapter summary at the end of each chapter, and a chapter quiz one can take to make sure the highlights have been processed.