Diagnosis- DSM-IV

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What does DSM-IV stand for ?
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual of mental disorders
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How many people compilied the DSM-IV?
Over 1000
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What were used before the publication of the DSM-IV to compare it with ICD-10?
Field trials
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What is the limitation that the DSM-IV recognises in calling itself a manual of mental disorders?
The term manual implies a mind/body split which may not exsist
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The DSM-IV is the main diagnostic tool in whish country?
The USA
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What is the major difference between ICD-10 and DSM-IV?
DSM-IV is a multi axial tool (it has 5 axis)
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What is axis 1 within the DSM-IV?
Clinical disorders
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What is axis 2 within the DSM-IV?
Personality disorders
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What else is considered when diagnosing with the use of the DSM-IV?
The patients general physical condition, plus any social an environmental problems
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What are some exampes of the classifcations used within the DSM-IV?
Learning disorders, Communication disorders, Dementia, Substance-related disorders, Sleep disorers, Sexual and gender identity disorders
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How many culture-related diagnoses does the chinese version of the DSM (CCMD-3) have?
40 culture realted diagnoses
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What are some examples of culture bound disorders?
Dhat, Koro, Amok, Windigo psychosis
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