The Biopsychosocial Formulation Manual

by William H. Campbell, Robert M. Rohrbaugh

Based on George Engel’s model, The Biopsychosocial Formulation Manual 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).

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.

Genres: Psychiatry

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Heather Goff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bob Rohrbaugh was one of my program directors during residency- And although I never met William (Bill?) Campbell, he was a few years ahead of me, and was chief of the same unit/program that I ended up being. If only my authorship/publication life continues to follow in his footsteps. A great book for psychiatrists, psychiatry residents, and medical students alike. For that matter, anyone in psychiatry who wants to learn how to formulate a patient in an ordered, thoughtful way... (Be warned though- Yale formulations tend to be Loooooong and Involved - moreso than other trainees...)

[Magdalen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick but concise read to gain a surprisingly thorough introduction and understanding to making biopsychosocial formulations of psychiatric patients.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ( introductory? ) read for psychiatric formulation - it’s concise and to the point. It’s not particularly substantial but it doesn’t need to be. It provides a brief overview and encourages practice and further research .

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 3 out of 5]

very good, especially for board preparation