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Assessment of a Psychiatric Patient The initial assessment of a psychiatric patient is normally a psychiatric interview. It consists of the chief grievance, history of present disease, past psychiatric treatment, and social and family history. A total history is very important for diagnostic accuracy. For instance, a history of trauma is needed for medical diagnosis of most psychiatric conditions that are associated with trauma. Signs If a person exp