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DSM5 In Action
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
| Question | Answer |
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| What is the purpose of assessing and diagnosing? | Communicate bt professionals, research, treatment development |
| What are the accepted sources for diagnostic criteria? | Diagnostic and StatisticalManual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition and the International Classification of Diseases |
| Describe the limitation and caution regarding the use of the DSM by clinicians in terms of client treatment | |
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| Contrast the point of views of DSM1 and DSM2 | DSM1 reflected a psychobiological POV. DSM2 reflected no particular POV |
| Describe the main criticisms of DSM1 and DSM2 | open for interpretation by clinicians, unscientific and negatively labeled clients, did not consider clients history, personality, and life experiences. |
| What was improved to develop the DSM3? | claimed to be unbiased and more scientific (thought there were still problems), utilized a categorical approach, shifted to medical model, outlined a common language |
| There were issues with DSM3 and DSM3R objectivity and credibility. Why was it still used? | increased demand to diagnose to qualify for reimbursement from private practice companies and gov programs |
| What was improved to develop the DSM4? DSM4TR? | included additional cultural info, diagnostic tests, lab findings, and was based on 500 clinical trials. TR included more info based on research and field trials |
| What was improved to develop the DSM5? | major changes in diagnostic criteria and highlighted a shift toward a dimensional approach over previous categorical ones. |
| Reasons for the publication of the DSM4 and 4TR | correct facts, allow group to review, new research, enhanced edu value, incorporated ICD coding changes |
| Intent of DSM4TR | review info and ensure it was up to date, make educational improvements to enhance value of DSM as a teaching tool |
| Three sections of DSM5: | How to Use, Categorical Diagnoses that Eliminate the Multi-Axial System, Conditions requiring future research, cultural formulations, and other info |
| Controversy regarding the DSM5 labeling: | stigma, can be lifelong diagnosis, can encourage new maladaptive behavior presentation, inhibited growth and change |
| Pros of DSM5 | uniform and improved diagnosis, improves informed communication, basis for comprehensive diagnostic and educational tool |
| Cons of DSM5 | labels, limited info on relationship bt environment and condition. Does not describe intervention strategy |
| Describe Person-in-Environment Classification System adn how it relates to the DSM5. | considers environment, assesses client social functioning (ADLs, access to needs, social roles). Developed to support DSM. Includes features of multiaxial system from DSM4. |
| What does PIE provide? | common language for SW, improved communication, potential social aid in treatment, basis for gathering data to measure and design service program, clarifies a SW domain in humans service |