American Psychiatric Association, DSM-IV: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
American Psychiatric Association, DSM-IV: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
ISBN: 0890420610 | edition 1994 | PDF | 915 pages | 48 mb
ISBN: 0890420610 | edition 1994 | PDF | 915 pages | 48 mb
Known as "DSM-IV", the latest version of this mental health manual features a new coding system compatible with the ICD-10. Based on the results of field trials, a number of criteria sets are simplified for use in clinical settings: somatisation disorder; schizophrenia; generalised anxiety disorder; and antisocial personality disorder. The "DSM-IV" text is expanded to maximise clinical utility and educational value. Additional subsections of text are: "Associated Laboratory Findings" to note lab tests that may be relevant to a particular diagnosis;