BSC 2086 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Psychological Evaluation
11 Aug 2016
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Dual relationship- any interaction that is not in the best interest of the patient. Acceptable position with therapist because the naturally dependency entails. Relationships that begin in a professional setting does not end very well. Rigid boundaries- you can lose your license or be sued by the patient. Professional competencies: do you know how to be a therapist and have the knowledge required (education). Cultural competencies: emmerce yourself with different cultures, need to be familiar with the world around you. Many clinicians use this: objective, objective, assessment (?) and plan. A therapist can be sued for malpractice. Evidence-based treatment: cognitive behavioral psychotherapy is at least effective. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (dsm) 1952- 160 disorders. Dsm iii 1980- contained a structured diagnosis, had a very strict criteria, 265 disorders and therapist asked patient direct and rigid questions during diagnosis: multaxial diagnosis, major mental disorders.
