The DSM-5-TR Handbook of Differential Diagnosis is the leading resource for clinicians and students navigating the complexities of psychiatric diagnosis. This essential guide has been fully updated to align with the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). It introduces two newly developed diagnostic trees that focus on dissociative symptoms and repetitive pathological behaviors, making it an indispensable tool for accurate diagnosis.
This handbook offers a wealth of diagnostic perspectives, grounded in current research and clinical standards, to help professionals effectively differentiate between disorders with similar presentations. Expertly authored by the DSM-5-TR Editor, who specializes in psychiatric diagnosis and assessment, this guide is designed to be accessible and user-friendly.
Key Features of the DSM-5-TR Handbook of Differential Diagnosis
- A Comprehensive Six-Step Framework: This structured approach guides clinicians through the diagnostic process, starting from determining if symptoms stem from a substance or medical condition, to establishing the line between disorder and normality, and ultimately identifying the primary disorder.
- Thirty Symptom-Oriented Decision Trees: Featuring two new additions in this edition, these decision trees provide clear, detailed pathways for generating differential diagnoses based on presenting symptoms, helping to avoid premature conclusions.
- Sixty-Seven Differential Diagnosis Tables: Each of the important disorders in DSM-5-TR is represented in these tables, which offer a side-by-side comparison of similarities and differences, cross-referenced
Authors:
M.d. First, Michael B. (Author)
Edition:
1st Edition
Publication Date:
January 29, 2024
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