| Literature DB >> 23445685 |
Teena M McGuinness1, Karmie Johnson.
Abstract
The long-awaited fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is about to be published. The changes in the criteria for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder are of particular interest to psychiatric nurses. This article describes the changes and the new criteria. Implications for patients and nurses, both positive and negative, are also discussed. Copyright 2013, SLACK Incorporated.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID： 23445685 DOI： 10.3928/02793695-20130220-01
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv ISSN： 0279-3695 Impact factor: 1.098