Which of the following is important when gathering family background information?

A) To gather as much detail as possible and report all that is obtained.
B) That information is focused on the aspects of the family that may have affected the presenting problem.
C) The hypotheses or your opinion concerning the client's family are offered in this section of the report.
D) All of these are important.

It is important to gather family background information that is relevant to the presenting problem. Focusing on specific aspects of the family that may have contributed to the issue at hand will help the clinician develop a targeted treatment plan. While it is important to gather as much detail as possible, not all information may be relevant or necessary. Offering hypotheses or opinions about the family should be done cautiously and only if supported by evidence.