THE EVALUATION OF A PSYCHIATRIC EXAMINATION
Abstract
A psychiatric examination consists of a group of experiments. The specific findings elicited must be evaluated in relation to all the other psychological, psychopathological, and physical findings, with attention to the life history and to environmental influences. The examination is adaptable by the skillful physician but only if it is given in completeness.
Experimental psychopathological studies have contributed considerably to a better use of psychiatric examinations. These studies have been especially important in the determination and understanding of emotions. Tests which we used in the current examination procedures have proved to be statistically reliable tools for examination of attention, concentration, memory, and thinking. The refined evaluation of the findings of a psychiatric examination make the current procedure valuable in the study of all psychiatric conditions, including psychosomatic reactions.
Access content
To read the fulltext, please use one of the options below to sign in or purchase access.- Personal login
- Institutional Login
- Sign in via OpenAthens
- Register for access
-
Please login/register if you wish to pair your device and check access availability.
Not a subscriber?
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development.
Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the U.S.).
