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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data APA Work Group on Psychiatric Evaluation, author.  The American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines for the psychiatric evaluation of adults / APA Work Group on Psychiatric Evaluation, Joel J. Silverman, chair, [and eleven others]. — Third edition.   p. ; cm.  Practice guidelines for the psychiatric evaluation of adults.  Includes bibliographical references.  ISBN 978-0-89042-465-0 (pbk. : alk. paper)  I. Silverman, Joel J., contributor. II. American Psychiatric Association, publisher. III. Title. IV. Title: Practice guidelines for the psychiatric evaluation of adults.  [DNLM: 1. Adult. 2. Mental Disorders—diagnosis—Practice Guideline. 3. Interview, Psychological—methods—Practice Guideline. WT 150]  RC469  616.89′075—dc23                                            2015022857

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