Psychological Assessment in Medical Settings

Abstract

Psychologists' skills are increasingly being utilized in medical settings. Through formal assessment of psychological symptoms, psychologists can assist in focusing treatment either to or away from primary psychological issues, helping to streamline the treatment process for patients (Kush, K. R. (2001). Primary care and clinical psychology: Assessment strategies in medical settings. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 8(4), 219–228. doi: 10.1023/A:1011973027283). This chapter outlines the psychologists' role in screening for common psychological conditions in primary care settings, assessment of functional impairment and disability status in rehabilitation settings, and assessing for comorbid psychological conditions in specialty care settings such as oncology, cardiology, and organ transplantation. Examples of common psychological assessments are included for each setting.

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