Basis of reliability of information of patient provided by informants depend on all except:
HISTORY TAKING Role of informants is much impoant to make diagnosis sometime The informant should fulfill 5 C's to be called as reliable. Consistency - history given by informant remains consistent Coherence - history make sense when put together Chronological information Closeness with patient Concern with patient
Basics of Psychiatry
Biological relationship
Educational status
Consistency of information
Duration of stay with patient
Educational status