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Has the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental illnesses (fifth edition) jumped the shark and is it now time for Australia to reconsider reliance on it?

Authors :
Gaughwin, Peter
Source :
Australasian Psychiatry; Oct2014, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p470-472, 3p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses developments in the field of psychiatry in Australia as of October 2014, particularly the reliability of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illnesses" fifth edition (DSM-5) as a resource in dealing with mental illnesses. Also examined is the dependability of "The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems" eleventh edition (ICD-11) as a resource.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10398562
Volume :
22
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Australasian Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98672826
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856214545548