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Assessment of a Psychiatric Patient The preliminary assessment of a psychiatric patient is usually a psychiatric interview. It consists of the chief problem, history of present illness, previous psychiatric treatment, and social and family history. A complete history is necessary for diagnostic precision. For example, a history of trauma is essential for medical diagnosis of a lot of psychiatric disorders that are connected with trauma. Symptoms If an individual experiences traumat