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Review
. 2024 Feb;42(1):1-11.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2023.06.020. Epub 2023 Aug 5.

The Emergency Psychiatric Interview

Ina Becker  1
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Review

The Emergency Psychiatric Interview

Ina Becker. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

A quality clinical interview helps establish a good collaborative relationship with the patient. This is especially important when emergency physicians conduct a psychiatric interview. Familiarity with interview techniques, empathic listening, and observation of nonverbal cues, behavior, and appearance enhance diagnostic excellence.

Keywords: Diagnostic interview; Emergency psychiatric interview; Talking to patients; Talking to psychiatric patients; The compassionate interview; The noncooperative patient.

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