When assessing suicide risk it is helpful for clinicians to combine information obtained from interviews with data from a standardized questionnaire because:
A) Professional codes of ethics mandate doing so
B) Interviews can also assess risk factors whereas questionnaires assess both risk and protective factors
C) Many clients report about their suicidal thinking and behavior one way to interviewers and another way when answering questionnaires
D) The information gained from a questionnaire can supplement interview data by identifying risk and protective factors not obtained through an interview

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Combining interview data with standardized questionnaires allows clinicians to gather comprehensive information, including risk and protective factors, that might not be fully captured through interviews alone.

When Assessing Suicide Risk It Is Helpful for Clinicians to Combine