process is an inextricable part of health care. To properly diagnose clients and develop treatment plans, you must have a strong foundation in assessment. This includes a working knowledge of assessments that are available to aid in the diagnosis, how to use these assessments, and how to select the most appropriate assessment based on a client’s presentation.
This week, as you explore the assessment and diagnosis of patients in mental health settings, you examine assessment tools, including their psychometric properties and appropriate uses.
