4Ds

Question 1

labelling

Answer 1

I lead to stigmatisation of ppl w MH issues
J dangerous criteria eg fazel most ppl with schizophrenia are not more dangerous than ppl without diagnosis
E ppl not seeking treatment due to fear of unfair label or self fulfilling prophecies

Question 2

helps to avoid erroneous diagnosis

Answer 2

I use of 4d prevents incorrect diagnosis
J if only use dev
E useful combo to determine if patients behaviour requires further inv w cs

Question 3

risk of subjectivity

Answer 3

I definitions of behaviour is not standardized in measuring health
J ds may differ for each clinician, eg some may think taking a day off is dysfunctional whereas another sees it acceptable
E lack of obj= diff proff making diff diagnosis= incorrect diagnoses and subsequent treatments
However= statistical deviance obj measure od abnormality so more scientific and useful approach to diagnose than other factors

Question 4

4ds can be aligned with the symptoms

Answer 4

I in dsmv and icd and used in conjunction showing usefulnes when diagnosing mhd
J diff disorders display diff combos of 4ds eg schizo has a combo of deviance and dysfunction
E each 4ds are actively innv in diagnosis process alongside most common manukas to decide whether a diagnosis is app