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MASTERING THE KENNEDY AXIS V - TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

A) Overview
B) Comparing the Kennedy Axis V to the GAF
C) Moving Quiekly Through the Book
D) Development of the Kennedy Axis V
E) Population Addressed by the Kennedy Axis V
F) Identifying Data
G) The Kennedy Axis V Enhances Diagnoses
H) The Kennedy Axis V Does Not Form the Clinical Impression; It Captures the Clinical Impression
I) The Kennedy Axis V Must Not Be Used Alone to Make Clinical Decisions
J) Use of the Kennedy Axis V Within the Correctional System
K) Use of the Kennedy Axis V with a Managed Care Provider
L) Kennedy Axis V and the Joint Commission's ORYX Initiative
M) References

II. KENNEDY AXIS V QUESTIONNAIRE

A) Overview
B) Instruction Sheet
C) Individual Subscales
. 1) Psychological Impairment
. 2) Social Skills
. 3) Violence
. 4) ADL-Occupational Skills
. 5) Substance Abuse
. 6) Medical Impairment
. 7) Ancillary Impairment
D) Copy of the Kennedy Axis V
E) Kennedy Axis V (Quick Reference)
F) Scoring Sheet
. 1) Standard Form Scoring Sheet
. 2) Long Form Scoring Sheet
. 3) Computerized, Variable Length Scoring Sheet
. 4) Teleform(R) "Scannable" Scoring Sheet
G) Rounding Off to the Nearest 5
H) Reliability and Validity
I) References

III. SCORING THE KENNEDY AXIS V

A) Time Periods Being Rated
B) Rating the Kennedy Subscales Depends on Good Clinical Assessments
C) Anchor Points and Best Fit Aid in Capturing the Clinical Impression
D) Multiple Factors Are in Each Subscale
E) Optional Subscale (Ancillary Impairment)
F) Each Subscale Measures Dangerousness
G) Who Should Rate the Kennedy Axis V?
H) Certification on the Use of the Kennedy Axis V
I) Collecting Data Needed to Rate the Kennedy Axis V
J) Moving Quickly Through the Kennedy Axis V
K) Effects of Symptoms, Treatment, Stress, Physical Limitations, Etc. on the Ratings
L) Average Score for the Kennedy Axis V
M) Entering the Kennedy Axis V Into Your Multiaxial Diagnoses
N) Adjusting the Rating for Cultural Factors
O) References

IV. GAF-EQIVALENT AND DANGEROUSNESS LEVEL

A) Overview
B) GAF Equivalent
C) Dangerousness Level
D) Dangerousness Level Works with the GAF Equivalent
E) Determining the GAF Equivalent and Dangerousness Level Scores
F) Number of Subscales Needed to Determine the Dangerousness Level
G) References

V. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION SECTION OF THE SCORING SHEET

A) What Is the Problem Description Section of the Scoring Sheet?
B) Writing a Problem Description of the Patient's Functioning
C) Using the Problem Description to Individualize the Kennedy Axis V
D) Rate of Change in the Individual Subscale Areas
E) Subscale Scores and Problem Descriptions Can Act Together to Track Change
F) References

VI. SCORING CLINICAL VIGNETTES (SELF EXAMINATION)

A) Overview
B) Rating the Clinical Vignettes in this Book
C) Sample Vignettes Scored Using the Kennedy Axis V
. 1) Psychological Impairment
. 2) Social Skills
. 3) Violence
. 4) ADL-Occupational Skills
. 5) Substance Abuse
. 6) Medical Impairment
. 7) Ancillary Impairment

VII. COMPLETED KENNEDY AXIS V SCORING SHEETS

A) Standard Form Scoring Sheet
B) Long Form Scoring Sheet
C) Computerized, Variable Length Scoring Sheet

VIII. PROFILES

A) Kennedy Axis V Profiles Can Quickly Convey Clinical Information
B) Generating Profiles Using the Kennedy Axis V
C) Examples of Individual Client Profiles
D) Profiling Various Treatment Options
E) Examples of Individual Client Profiles
F) Examples of Profiles of Groups of Patients in Treatment
G) Examples of Matching Patient Profiles to Therapist/Program Profiles
H) References

IX. APPENDIX

A) Spreadsheets of the Kennedy Axis V Rating in the Book
B) Problem Oriented Progress Notes Using the Kennedy Axis V
C) Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment Using the
D) Kennedy NOSIE (Nurses' Observation Scale for Inpatient Evaluation) and Guide
E) References

X. INDEX

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