Book Description:
Explore the latest in clinical interviewing techniques with John Sommers-Flanagan’s extensively updated 6th Edition. Perfect for psychologists, counselors, and healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based strategies to improve patient communication and care.
Clinical Interviewing, 6th Edition
Author: John Sommers-Flanagan, PhD, ABPP
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 978-1-118-60816-7
Format: Paperback, 528 pages
Publication Date: March 27, 2015
Introduction: The extensively revised Sixth Edition of Clinical Interviewing provides a comprehensive guide to the core skills of clinical interviewing. Combining foundational methodologies with the latest research, John Sommers-Flanagan introduces evidence-based strategies for effective patient history elicitation and relationship building. The text emphasizes crucial interviewing skills to enhance patient well-being and empowerment.
This edition explores the nuances of cross-cultural interviewing and offers practical advice for effective communication with diverse patient groups. Included are a variety of case examples, role-playing exercises, and discussion questions to facilitate practical skill enhancement. The book also discusses the ethical and practical considerations related to the use of technology in interviewing.
Clinical Interviewing, 6th Edition is an invaluable tool for mental health professionals including psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurses. It serves as an essential guide for both students and early-career practitioners aiming to refine their clinical interviewing techniques.