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Sue I can't help you but agree with your sentiments. The beast you mention needs to be starved out of existence. Kindest Gerald -----Original Message----- From: VOGEL <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: 09 April 2003 12:45 Subject: GHQ-12 et al >In this era of evidence-based practice, I am required by the local PCT >to provide some sort of statistical evidence of the success or failure >of the sessions I offer. My first choice would be CORE but it has its >drawbacks. I have not the time to spend analysing the results myself >and payment for analysis by the CORE team would have to come out of my >own pocket so, frankly, I am not inclined to do that. > >So, this is a cry for help: Does anyone use GHQ-12 routinely in their >work? What are the pro's and cons of it? It seems rather a blunt >instrument to me, and one which shows psychiatric 'caseness' rather than >the nuances of distress or disturbance. Are other people required to >use questionnaire assessments in their work with clients? If so, what >do you use? > >Best, > >Sue > >(PS: Something inside me kicks against the requirement for assessments >of this nature. They lack nuance, for one thing, and are too closely >allied to the medical model - that quantifiable results are the only >'good thing' - for my comfort. However, I have to feed this particular >beast what it seems to want...) > > > >Sue Vogel, BA., MSc., C.Psychol., >1 to 1 Counselling Service >BEDFORD UK > >Consulting rooms: >15 St Cuthberts Street >BEDFORD MK40 3JB > >Tel: (01234) 341103 >Fax: (01234) 308120 > >HOME PAGE: http://www.susan0.demon.co.uk > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- >This communication contains information which is confidential and >may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended >recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s) then you are >notified that any form of distribution, copying or use of this >communication or the information in any files which may be attached >to it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received >this communication in error, please return it to the senders and then >delete the email and destroy any copies of it. > >1 to 1 Counselling Service is not responsible for any changes made >to this email after it was sent, nor for any loss or damage arising from >its receipt or use. > >We accept no responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to >scan any attachments. >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------