intake session
First evaluation meeting
An intake session is the initial meeting between a client and a professional—typically in therapy, healthcare, or social services—where background information is gathered and needs are assessed.
The practitioner collects history, establishes goals, and determines whether services are appropriate: During the intake session, she described her symptoms and previous treatments.
Sometimes shortened to simply intake.
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- interviewFormal questioning session
- screeningEvaluative selection process
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