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Psychiatric Assessment - The First Step to Diagnosing and Treating Psychiatric Disorders The first step in assessment is listening to the patient's story. This consists of the patient's recollection of signs, how they have changed with time and their effect on daily functioning. It is also important to comprehend the patient's past psychiatric diagnoses, including relapses and treatments. Knowledge of past recurrences may show that the present medical diagnosis requires to be reassessed. Backgrou