: Features entirely new or updated chapters on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and interviewing traumatized patients.

: Each chapter maintains a uniform structure covering psychopathology, differential diagnosis, interview management, and concepts like transference and countertransference .

: Includes real-world clinical examples drawn from the authors' experiences to illustrate common personality types and interview challenges. Key Updates in the Third Edition

: Reflects updated diagnostic considerations in accordance with the Publication of DSM-5.

, specifically in its third edition by Roger A. MacKinnon, Robert Michels, and Peter J. Buckley, is a foundational text that integrates the psychodynamic model into modern psychiatric assessment . It focuses on understanding a patient’s complex personality by evaluating symptoms, identity, interpersonal relationships, and mental processes. Core Features of the Text

: Emphasizes the evolving social relationship between patient and clinician, advocating for nurturing equality and active patient involvement in treatment decisions.

The book reinforces the traditional biopsychosocial assessment used in clinical settings:

Psychiatric Interview in Clinical Practice Third Edition - APA