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Diagnosis made easier
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- Book Synopsis
- The third edition of this incisive practitioner resource and course text--updated for the DSM-5 Text Revision (DSM-5-TR)--takes the reader step by step through diagnostic decision making in mental health. Guidelines are presented for evaluating information from multiple sources, constructing a wide-ranging differential diagnosis, creating a safety hierarchy, and using decision trees to derive a valid working diagnosis. The book addresses specific issues in diagnosing the conditions most often seen in mental health practice, with an emphasis on how diagnosis informs effective treatment. More than 100 vivid vignettes illustrate the diagnostic process and allow readers to practice their skills. New to This Edition Revised throughout for DSM-5-TR, including the new diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder. Chapter on eating and sleeping disorders, including new decision trees. New and updated vignettes and suggested readings. See also Morrison's DSM-5-TR® Made Easy, which explains DSM diagnoses in clear language, illustrated with vivid case vignettes.
- About The Author
- James Morrison, MD, is Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. His long career includes extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. With his acclaimed practical books--including DSM-5-TR Made Easy; Diagnosis Made Easier, Third Edition; The First Interview, Fourth Edition; and others--Dr. Morrison has guided hundreds of thousands of mental health professionals and students through the complexities of clinical evaluation and diagnosis.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781462553402
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The Guilford Press, (26 February 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 348
- Weight
- 476 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 23 mm
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