DSM-5® Made Easy

DSM-5® Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis [Kindle Edition]

Author: James Morrison | Language: English | ISBN: B00IT1EAVM | Format: PDF, EPUB

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DSM-5® Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis
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In this indispensable book, master diagnostician James Morrison presents the spectrum of diagnoses in DSM-5 in an accessible, engaging, clinically useful format. Demystifying DSM-5 criteria without sacrificing accuracy, the book includes both ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM codes for each disorder. It also includes the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale (from DSM-IV-TR), with a clear rationale for its continued use. More than 130 detailed case vignettes illustrate typical patient presentations; down-to-earth discussions of each case demonstrate how to arrive at the diagnosis and rule out other likely possibilities. Providing a wealth of diagnostic pointers, Morrison writes with the wisdom and wit that made his guide to the prior DSM a valued resource for hundreds of thousands of clinicians. His website (www.guilford.com/jm) offers additional discussion and resources related to psychiatric diagnosis and DSM-5.

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• File Size: 5944 KB
• Print Length: 665 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1462514421
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (April 22, 2014)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00IT1EAVM
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Doctor Morrison's clinician's guide to the DSM IV was the single best book available and was a superb aide to those of us preparing for a licensing exam. The title, "made easy", might cause some to dismiss it but it lives up to that claim in a way that is insightful, analytically sound, and authoritative. Morrison also presented the material in a format that made sense and actually made the subject entertaining to someone with a serious interest in it. His guide to the DSM - 5 is equally well done and effective in discussing the new DSM intelligently and expertly. Changes in the various diagnoses are highlighted and some of the reasoning behind those changes are discussed but not the primary focus. Once again, he makes it all "easy" by actually making it clear and organizing it simply. There is no doubt Morrison is an expert diagnostician but there is no "talking down" or lecturing. His style invites the reader, whether beginning or experienced clinician, to explore the DSM with him as a guide. He writes superbly and anyone who has benefited from his work on the DSM IV will not hesitate to invest in this essential book. I have turned to his first text many, many times over the years and expect that will be the case as I integrate the DSM - 5 into my practice and find myself struggling with a particular diagnosis. It's a reliable resource and can often prove to be an invaluable reference to have at hand.

By SanFran JT

The author raises some good points, including rationale for continuing to use the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (even if it's not in the DSM V?). It might not be the best book for someone looking to learn DSM-5 or for those trained in a scientist-practitioner model. The lack of adequate citations and references makes it maddening (pun intended) to differentiate ideas of the author or others. Supporting documentation and references to primary scientific resources would greatly enhance the validity of what the book asserts. Of course, that is also a major flaw in DSM where users are expected to take it on blind faith from "higher powers".

By Tom J. Brian

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