Clinical assessment is evaluation of patient's physical
condition from the data gathered from physical and laboratory
examinations.
Components of clinical assessment
- Clinical interview - Clinical interview has great importance
because from this interview the basic knowledge of the current
status of patient's health can be determined
- Behavioral assessment - From this component doctor can
determine the mental status of the patient and that can help in
prognosis
- Checklist for example CBCL and it is used in research and child
practice with youths.
- Psychological test that helps to take different data by doing
different tests like IQ test, development test, personality test
and projective tests