Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-IV-TR

by American Psychiatric Association

The Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR® is a handy, low priced companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-IV-TR® . It includes all the diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV-TR® in an easy-to-use, paperback format.
In making DSM-IV diagnosis, clinicians and researchers may find it convenient to consult the Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR® , a pocket sized book that contains the classification, the diagnosis criteria, and a listing of the most important conditions to be considered in a differential diagnosis for each category.

Genres: Psychology, Reference, Nonfiction, Social Work, Medicine, Medical, Psychiatry

370 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1987

About the author

APA is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.

Reviews

[Bren fall in love with the sea. · Rating 3 out of 5]

In making DSM-IV diagnosis, clinicians and researchers may find it convenient to consult the Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR(R), a pocket sized book that contains the classification, the diagnosis criteria, and a listing of the most important conditions to be considered in a differential diagnosis for each category.

Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-IV-TR (Paperback)
by American Psychiatric Association

My review:

I come from a family of therapists and studied psychology in school(although it was not my major) so I've read the short version of the DSM.

I have a fascination with the human brain so I gobbled it up. I loved reading about the personality disorders, their symptoms, their meanings and all that comes with them.

The issue for me is the labeling. This is a valuable tool but I worry about misdiagnosises. It has happened. There is a battle going on between psychologists and psychiatrists in many ways. Many Psychologists hesitate to assign labels and also worry about over medicating people. If one looks at the various personality disorders, one might notice how several of them are so much alike...or SOUND that way anyway.

I am not arguing with the need for medication. I just wonder about OVER MEDICATING. And assigning the wrong diagnosis. I am also a firm believer that one must actually SEE the patient before a diagnosis. I see it all the time on TV, where some Doctors diagnose people they have never worked with. I am not a big fan of that.

I think there is so much to learn from the DSM, even the short version. It is fascinating reading and I cannot imagine anyone with an interest in the human brain not getting something out of this. It is also really difficult to assign a rating to a book such as this.

I still believe it is a great tool if used wisely and cautiously.

[Lady An ☽ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Para Psicología Laboral en la facultad tuve que leer sobre muchas enfermedades psiquiátricas, me bocharon 2 veces porque hablaba de Freud en el oral y el tipo quería a Lacan. Pero éste libro es la biblia.

[Joy Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a handy "short version" to the DSM-IV-TR which is easier to cart around and has all the codes in it for making psychological diagnoses

[Fishface · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hey, it's the DSM. Hard to rate or review because I use it all the livelong day. I guess that's a testimony in itself, wot?

[Jeff Kesner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent short-form list of symptoms. Would possibly go well with a college textbook on "Abnormal Psychology" because of its summary nature.

It might turn you away from the "crazy" persona found in Hollywood movies, so be warned.

[The Badger · Rating 4 out of 5]

My tiny friend will be missed. She went EVERYWHERE with me for years. I'm not sure what my colleagues are doing, but I'm not ready to let go of my DSM-IV yet, even though she's been "replaced" (but not forgotten).

[Rebecca]

lots of laughs!

[Emily]

for quick reference

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I use this all the time--very handy

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

a wonderful tool.

[Nur Izzati · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finallllyyyyyyyy! Read this because of the coming psychiatric posting's exam. I don't think I remember much, but at least I finished reading it yea?

[Nazirah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would've given it a four if it had told me that defence mechanisms were Axis II diagnoses.

[bookscatscoffee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for quick reference. Used it all the time when doing intakes.

[Sisy Asih · Rating 3 out of 5]

i love this book,