Student's Guide to Assessment and Diagnosis Using the ICD-10-CM

Jack Schaffer, PhD, spent 7 years in independent practice and years as faculty in two medical schools and a professional school. His private practice specialized in clinical and neuropsychological assessments and psychotherapy with adults and families. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from The University of North Dakota and is certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in clinical psychology and clinical health psychology. He is a fellow and past president of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards and a past chair of the State of Minnesota Board of Psychology. He currently serves on APA's Commission on Accreditation. Dr. Schaffer's professional interests include psychological assessment, defining and assessing professional competence, and ethical and legal issues. He enjoys woodworking, bicycling, and spending time with his wife, his two children, and four grandchildren. Emil Rodolfa, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in Sacramento. He received his doctorate from Texas A amp M University and was training director and director of the University of California Counseling and Psychological Services prior to joining the faculty at CSPP. He is the founding editor of Training and Education in Professional Psychology and was Associate Editor of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Dr. Rodolfa is a fellow of APA, a fellow and past president of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, a Board Member Emeritus and past chair of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers, and a past president of the State of California Board of Psychology. His professional interests include defining and assessing professional competence, ethical and legal issues, supervision and training, college student mental health, and the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression.  He enjoys spending time with his family, playing horseshoes and BBQing (some might call it grilling) at his cabin in the mountains.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction The ICD amp ndash : A Primer Psychological Assessment: The Foundation for Diagnosis Conducting an Assessment and Making a Diagnosis Using the ICD amp ndash amp ndash CM: Case - Lynn Using the ICD amp ndash amp ndash CM: Case 2 - John Smith Using the ICD amp ndash amp ndash CM: Case 3 - Anne Sanchez Ethics of Assessment - Protecting Your Patients Risk Management - Protecting Your Patients and Yourself Disposition - The Assessment Is Done, What's Next? Resources - To Prepare for the Work of a Psychologist Appendix A: Interview ProtocolAppendix B: Relevant FormsReferencesIndexAbout the Authors