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Assessment of a Psychiatric Patient The preliminary assessment of a psychiatric patient is typically a psychiatric interview. It includes the chief problem, history of present health problem, previous psychiatric treatment, and social and family history. A complete history is necessary for diagnostic accuracy. For example, a history of injury is necessary for diagnosis of the majority of psychiatric disorders that are connected with trauma. Symptoms If an individual expe