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Assessment of a Psychiatric Patient The initial assessment of a psychiatric patient is usually a psychiatric interview. It includes the primary complaint, history of present illness, past psychiatric treatment, and social and family history. A complete history is necessary for diagnostic precision. For instance, a history of injury is necessary for medical diagnosis of most psychiatric disorders that are connected with trauma. If an individual experiences stressful signs, he