Cross-Examining Psych Doctors, Tip #18-Check Out The Doctor's History

One of the first steps in reviewing a psych report is seeing if the doctor took a complete history of the patient’s symptoms or complaints to indicate that their diagnosis is correct. The history section is only complete once the doctor has sufficient data about each symptom's qualitative nature, including its frequency, intensity, duration, onset and course over time.

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