Psychiatric diagnosis Flashcards
1
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define basis of: syndrome, disorder, disease, illness
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description-based; comparison based (clinical course; system, etiology and pathology based; person based
2
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two main purposes of diagnosis
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clinical utility and research facilitation
3
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categorical vs dimensional systems of diagnosis
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defined by sets or rules and criteria with a glossary of definitions (DSM). Uses ratings on a variety of dimensions or scales, often with norms and cutoff points
4
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axis 1
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clinical disorders
5
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axis 2
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personality disorders, mental retardation
6
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axis 3
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general medical conditions
7
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axis 4
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psychosocial and environmental stressors
8
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axis
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global assessment of functioning score (1-100)
