Clinician's Thesaurus, 8th Edition: The Guide to Conducting Interviews and Writing Psychological Reports (Clinician's Toolbox) - Softcover

Zuckerman, Edward L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 157230569X ISBN 13: 9781572305694

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2000

Synopsis

Now in its revised and expanded fifth edition, the Clinician's Thesaurus makes constucting meaningful reports easier than ever before. This popular guidebook provides quick and handy access to the entire language of the mental health professions. More than a giant collection of synonyms, the Thesaurus offers practical guidelines for how to shape raw data into a cogent report. Thousands of useful words, phrases, and interview questions are provided to help practitioners collect the client information they need and accurately describe almost any clinical situation. New features of the fifth edition include numerous additional terms; an integrative introduction and overview; reproducible forms for documenting client mental status and producing a managed-care compatible treatment plan; updated listings of psychiatric medications; and suggested readings on assessment and report writing. The book is designed for maximum ease of use with a large format and lay-flat binding. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the Clinician's Thesaurus is an indispensable tool for professionals who wish to streamline their reporting tasks.

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Product Description:

384 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. A Quick And Handy Access To The Entire Language Of The Mental Health Professions. Thousands Of Useful Words, Phrases, And Interview Questions Are Provided To Help Practitioners Collect The Client Information They Need And Accurately Describe Almost Any Clinical Situation.

Review:

"At Oakland County Community Corrections, we interview and do background investigations on new arrests prior to arraignment and make recommendations about bond and release suitability. Substance abuse history and background information are among the main components of our reports. The Thesaurus has been invaluable in helping us turn what can be very dry subject matter into interesting, readable reports. This book is truly a boon to criminal justice professionals." --Jill Hadley, Lead Investigator, Oakland County Community Corrections, Pontiac, MI .,."continues to provide mental health professionals at all levels with an excellent guide through the client assessment and report writing process....The first section assists the user in conducting full mental health evaluations. The questions follow a logical sequence, use appropriate terminology, and allow the user to select items reflective of their personal style. The second section explores the terminology used in writing psychological reports. Again the layout follows a logical sequence, guiding the practitioner from start to finish. Highlights include standard words and phrases, alternatives, and clear examples of how and how "not" to say things appropriately. The third section entitled, 'Useful Resources, ' introduces two features new to the 5th edition: reproducible forms for writing treatment plans compatible with managed care and an updated list of psychotropic medications. Other new features included reproducible mental status evaluation forms, a combined introduction overview, and an annotated list of suggestions for further reading. The book also has a lay-flat binding for convenience and durability." -- "American Reference Books Annual" , .."continues to provide mental health professionals at all levels with an excellent guide through the client assessment and report writing process....The first section assists the user in conducting full mental health evaluations. The questions follow a logical sequence, use appropriate terminology, and allow the user to select items reflective of their personal style. The second section explores the terminology used in writing psychological reports. Again the layout follows a logical sequence, guiding the practitioner from start to finish. Highlights include standard words and phrases, alternatives, and clear examples of how and how not to say things appropriately. The third section entitled, 'Useful Resources, ' introduces two features new to the 5th edition: reproducible forms for writing treatment plans compatible with managed care and an updated list of psychotropic medications. Other new features included reproducible mental status evaluation forms, a combined introduction overview, and an annotated list of suggestions for further reading. The book also has a lay-flat binding for convenience and durability." -- American Reference Books Annual ..."continues to provide mental health professionals at all levels with an excellent guide through the client assessment and report writing process....The first section assists the user in conducting full mental health evaluations. The questions follow a logical sequence, use appropriate terminology, and allow the user to select items reflective of their personal style. The second section explores the terminology used in writing psychological reports. Again the layout follows a logical sequence, guiding the practitioner from start to finish. Highlights include standard words and phrases, alternatives, and clear examples of how and how "not" to say things appropriately. The third section entitled, 'Useful Resources, ' introduces two features new to the 5th edition: reproducible forms for writing treatment plans compatible with managed care and an updated list of psychotropic medications. Other new features included reproducible mental status evaluation forms, a combined introduction overview, and an annotated list of suggestions for further reading. The book also has a lay-flat binding for convenience and durability." --"American Reference Books Annual"

About this edition

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 157230569X
• ISBN 13: 9781572305694
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 375