intake assessment
First diagnostic meeting
An intake assessment is the initial evaluation conducted when someone enters a program, facility, or system of care.
Healthcare providers, social workers, counselors, and similar professionals use intake assessments to gather baseline information about a client's needs, history, and circumstances.
The intake assessment revealed she had no prior treatment for anxiety.
The process typically involves standardized questions, forms, and sometimes screening tools to determine appropriate services or placement.
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- questionnaireFormal inquiry form
- triageSeverity-based prioritization
- interviewFormal questioning session
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