Peter Gaughwin 1 Show Affiliations »
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to consider whether, in light of the significant controversy surrounding the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental illnesses (fifth edition) (DSM-5), it may be time for Australia to reconsider the influence of, and its past reliance on, the DSM. Also considered is whether it is now time, with the imminent publication of the The international statistical classification of diseases and related health problems (eleventh edition) (ICD-11), to move to the ICD-11 as the primary instrument for diagnosis and research in Australia. CONCLUSION: That DSM-5 begins its life in an unprecedented plethora of criticism, not only from lay people but also from mental health professionals, which should sound a note of caution for continued reliance on it in Australia. © The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2014.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to consider whether, in light of the significant controversy surrounding the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental illnesses (fifth edition) (DSM-5), it may be time for Australia to reconsider the influence of, and its past reliance on, the DSM. Also considered is whether it is now time, with the imminent publication of the The international statistical classification of diseases and related health problems (eleventh edition) (ICD-11), to move to the ICD-11 as the primary instrument for diagnosis and research in Australia. CONCLUSION: That DSM-5 begins its life in an unprecedented plethora of criticism, not only from lay people but also from mental health professionals, which should sound a note of caution for continued reliance on it in Australia. © The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2014.
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Keywords:
DSM-5; ICD-11; criticism; influence
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Year: 2014
PMID： 25139250 DOI： 10.1177/1039856214545548
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Australas Psychiatry ISSN： 1039-8562 Impact factor: 1.369