This book also differs from other books with respect to breadth of coverage. Although
there are other books on the assessment of particular conditions (e.g., addictions, posttraumatic stress disorder), this is one of the few books that thoroughly covers the topic of assessment for a full range of clinical conditions. In addition, this book takes the topic of assessment to the next level, by including detailed suggestions regarding how assessment data can be used to plan an effective course of treatment and how specific assessment tools can be used to measure outcome. Each chapter also includes information about assessing psychological problems in primary care and managed care settings.