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has gloss | eng: A clinical formulation (or case formulation) is a theoretically-based explanation or conceptualisation of the information obtained from a clinical assessment. It offers a hypothesis about the cause and nature of the presenting problems and is considered an alternative approach to the more categorical approach of psychiatric diagnosis . In clinical practice, formulations are used to communicate a hypothesis and provide framework to developing the most suitable treatment approach. It is most commonly used by clinical psychologists and psychiatrists and is deemed to be a core component of these professions . Mental health nurses also use formulations |
lexicalization | eng: clinical formulation |
instance of | c/Medical terms |
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