About the Author |
| James Morrison, MD, earned his BA at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and obtained his medical degree and psychiatric training at Washington University in St. Louis. With an extensive work history in both the private and public sectors, he is currently Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. |
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Summary
James Morrison, MD
An authoritative, highly user-friendly course, James Morrison offers a complete introduction to the art and science of mental health diagnosis. Meeting a key need for students and novice clinicians, the author of the bestselling DSM-IV Made Easy, systematically takes the reader through every step of the diagnostic process. He provides clear-cut principles and decision trees for evaluating information from a variety of sources and for constructing a valid working diagnosis that serves as a foundation for treatment. Special features include quick-reference tables, sidebars explaining key concepts, and 100 case examples that bring the approach to life.
Learning Objectives
- identify specific diagnostic issues in the most frequently
encountered mental health problem areas
- identify clear cut principles for data identification to construct
wide ranging differential decision making
- understand and provide practical tools to navigate the
complexities of diagnostic decision making
- recognize the importance of assessing risks for violence,
suicide, and noncompliance as part of a comprehensive
evaluation
Difficulty Level:Intermediate
316pp
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