Key Points One can approach the study of the brain and its pathophysiology from various perspectives with different levels of resolution: molecular, genetic, cellular, synaptic, systems, and behavioral. Pathological processes and therapeutic interventions can target one or more of these…
Although the interview and the mental status examination compose the primary diagnostic tools in psychiatry, the use of standardized rating scales and laboratory tests provides important adjunctive data. In addition to ruling out medical and neurologic explanations for psychiatric symptoms,…
Key Points One can approach the study of the brain and its pathophysiology from various perspectives with different levels of resolution: molecular, genetic, cellular, synaptic, systems, and behavioral. Pathological processes and therapeutic interventions can target one or more of these…
Key Points Background Diagnostic rating scales provide validated measures of symptom severity in psychiatric disorders. Rating scales may be employed in both clinical and research settings. History The format of psychiatric rating scales varies widely in content, length, and administration.…