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Because DSM is for diagnosing mental diseases and homosexuality is not a mental disease.
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What is the most current edition-dsm iv or dsm iv-tr?
The DSM IV Diagnostic manual was first published in 1994. The DSM IV - TR is a text revision published in 2000. So the most current edition is indeed the DSM IV - TR. The DSM V is due in 2012 and may be very different from the current style. See http://www.psych.org/mainmenu/research/dsmiv/dsmivtr.aspx for more info.
What Axis II DSM code for ADD?
There is no specific Axis II DSM code for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the DSM-5, ADHD is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder and is diagnosed on Axis I.
What dsm axis is enuresis on?
Axis I
What are the similarities and differences between dsm iv and dsm v?
DSM stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, released by the American Psychiatric Association. DSM-IV and DSM-V are just the fourth and fifth editions of the manual, respectively. The fourth edition was released in 1994, and the fifth edition is currently in the planning and consultation phase, on its way to being published. So the fifth edition is just an update to the previous edition.
Is there a DSM-IV online?
A link to the complete DSM-IV online is in the "related links" section below. ...(improving here...this link is broken and attempts to lead to a subscription site. I suggest using the DSM V which is online with revisions pending)
Is an example of a characteristic that was once listed as a disorder in the DSM.?
homosexuality.
Is an example of a characteristic that was once listed as a disorder in the DSM?
homosexuality.
What is a codable disorder?
A diagnosis from the DSM-4.
What DSM diagnosis would be appropriate for John?
substance intoxication
What is Sybil's Diagnosis according to the DSM-4?
dissociative disorder
What DSM diagnosis would be appropriate for Tim?
substance withdrawal
What is the DSM and what is it used for?
DSM is a book of mental illness symptoms and diagnosis and it is used by mental health professionals to diagnose such illnesses
What would be the dsm iv diagnosis for an anger management problem?
Personality Disorder
How many axes of data are considered in a full DSM-based diagnosis?
5
How many axes of data are considered in a full DSM based diagnosis?
five
What is diagnosis code 7109?
When using the DSM-IV-TR the V code 71.09 means: V71.09 No Diagnosis or Condition on Axis I No Diagnosis on Axis II
Is schizophrenia an official diagnosis?
Yes, schizophrenia is an official diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR and the ICD-10, as well as being accepted as an official diagnosis by most clinicians.
