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Dsm V: Hope Or Hype?, Amresh Srivastava
Dsm V: Hope Or Hype?, Amresh Srivastava
Amresh Srivastava
DSM V: HOPE OR HYPE?
Amresh Shrivastava,
MD,MPM,MRCPsych,FRCPC
Associate professor of Psychiatry
Western University
London, Ontario
Since more than 50 years psychiatric diagnostic is being developed by a number of organisations. As research has advanced in understanding mental illnesses,need for a common language has been felt in order to provide best possible care to our patients.
The process of psychiatric diagnosis has evolved significantly. WHO as well APA both have made significant advances in developing diagnostic systems. DSM 5 recently approved by board of trustees by Americal psychiatric Association is scheduled to be released on 18th of May. This document …