Clinical Interview Questions
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Has there been any history of physical or mental illness in your family? If so, what was the diagnosis of these events? Client: Yes, my father has high blood pressure and takes medicine to control it and has problems dealing with stress. Learned: Screen clients vitals for high blood pressure and administer medication if necessary. Instruct client in breathing techniques and managing stress.
Were there any significant mental or physical traumatic events in your life including childhood? Client: I was placed in foster care when I was 11 years old because my parents abused drugs and alcohol. Learned: Alcohol and drug abuse can affect a child into adulthood.
Is there a specific time frame that these problems began? Client: The bad feelings that I have toward my parents started when I was placed in foster care. Learned: The patient has anger toward both mother and father for their abusive past.
How long have these problems persisted? Is there anything that makes them better or worse? Client: I have been having these anger issues toward my parents since the day I was placed in foster care. Learned: The patient needs counseling to help him/her move on with his/her life and away from the anger. The patient also needs to work toward forgiveness before he/she can move forward.
What was the date of your last physical checkup and what were the results? Do you take any medications and have you ever been hospitalized? Client: The date of my last physical was March 1st 2013. I am currently on Prozac for depression. I have never been hospitalized. Learned: The patient is healthy although he/she suffers from depression.
Do you keep things to yourself or do you talk with others about your feelings? Client: I do have one person in my family who I feel comfortable talking to but not to the extent that I am able to get everything off of my chest. Learned: The patient does have someone in his/her life that he/she trusts but does not offer his/her whole feelings to the family member.
Do you have children? What are their ages? Had there been any significant mental or physical traumas they have experienced? Client: I have five children ages 12,8,7,5 and 2. I do have three out of the five in counseling because they are my step children and they have had some mental and physical abuse from their biological mother. Learned: The patient is getting help for him/herself and the children.
What is your home and social life like? Do you have many friends? Client: My social life is limited to social media. I do not socialize with many people outside of my family. I do have a couple of friends but we are not really close and have never met. Learned: The patient is not a very social person.
What is your work environment like? Do you have many friends from work? Client: As of now I am not currently employed. I am a full time college student (online) and mother. Learned: Patient does not work