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1. Preparation tool1
Choose one diagnosis from the Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders group Alcohol
IntoxicationOverview As you will learn throughout the program, the diagnosis of a variety
of psychiatric illnesses is not always an easy or straightforward process. Multiple
observations and assessment methods are often employed to reach a diagnosis. This
approach can include the use of standardized assessment instruments. This then aids you
in defining a treatment plan and choosing specific treatment plans to use in the care of your
clients. You are tasked with identifying a standardized assessment instrument/tool to
measure the disorders listed for each week. You will keep these instruments in the form of a
“portfolio” that you can use in your clinical practice to assess clients who present with a
variety of symptoms. Instructions: Instrument/ Tool criteria: For each assessment, you are
tasked with selecting, you will identify an instrument and: List what DSM diagnosis the
tool/instrument is used for. Identify an assessment/diagnosis instrument. Appraise a
scholarly, peer-reviewed article that addresses the use of the instrument to support your
choice as an evidence-based instrument for practice. Evaluate the instrument’s
appropriateness for diagnosing the condition it is designed to assess or if the developers of
the instrument reported that the instrument is only part of a comprehensive assessment for
the disorder. Describe whether or not the instrument can be used to measure patient
response to therapy/treatment or if it is strictly for assessment and diagnosis. Discuss the
psychometrics/scoring of the instrument, including reliability and validity. Discuss any
limitations associated with the use of the instrument. Include a link to view the assessment
if possible. Use the following template in completing your portfolio assignments. Your
information can be in bulleted format or just a couple of sentences for each criterion listed
above. However, you must use APA citations.