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The Perinatal Psychiatric Interview

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The basic principles of the perinatal psychiatric interview will be covered in detail in this chapter. The importance of establishing rapport and creating a therapeutic alliance will be reviewed. Details of the context of the interview, including thoughtful consideration of the setting, situation, subject and significance will be outlined. The content of the psychiatric interview will be covered in full, including the mental status examination. Attention regarding the conclusion of the interview and assessment, including coordination of care with other providers and areas of possible difficulty, will also be discussed.

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Cox, E. (2021). The Perinatal Psychiatric Interview. In: Cox, E. (eds) Women's Mood Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71497-0_4

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