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An international study of the views of psychiatrists on present and preferred characteristics of classifications of psychiatric disorders
- Source :
- International Journal of Mental Health. Winter, 2007, Vol. 36 Issue 4, 17-25
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- A study was conducted to compare the views of psychiatrists from different countries on the classification of psychiatric disorders. Results revealed that psychiatric views differed on classification of disorders, which could affect diagnostic methods, and all expressed the need for a better and more reliable classificatory system that would be useful in clinical settings.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207411
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- International Journal of Mental Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.180494359