Assessment > Mental State Examination > Insight
Insight
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If patient believes they may have a mental health problem.
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Patient’s understanding of any potential problems.
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If the patient believes they need treatment and what they consider this treatment to be.
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Based on the clinicians view of appropriate treatment, would they be willing to engage in this in terms of any bio psycho social treatment.
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This is particularly relevant to areas of risk and willingness to engage in services, including potentially admission, and comply with medication.