Biopsychosocial Formulation Manual

<p>Based on George Engel’s model <em>The Biopsychosocial Formulation Manual </em>presents ways to help psychiatry residents and students effectively gather and organize patient data to arrive at a complete mental health history in a limited timeframe. While most current models only take one factor into account Campbell and Rohrbaugh emphasize and analyze three essential components (biological social and psychological). <br><br>The process of identifying pertinent data for each component of the biopsychosocial formulation is explicated in detail. A separate section outlines how to use the biopsychosocial formulation to generate treatment recommendations. This volume includes a complete package for practicing the biopsychosocial method; this easy-to-use guide includes a data record sheet and downloadable resources to facilitate organization and assessment appealing to both the psychiatric professional and the trainee.</p>