DSM-IV-TR Case Studies: A Clinical Guide to Differential Diagnosis

Synopsis of DSM-IV-TR Case Studies: A Clinical Guide to Differential Diagnosis

«DSM-IV-TR Case Studies: A Clinical Guide to Differential Diagnosis» is a clinical case manual by Allen J. Frances and Ruth Ross, published in paperback.

Reference work that teaches how to apply DSM-IV-TR criteria to clinical practice through cases to reinforce differential diagnosis. Each case includes a five-axis diagnosis, alternative diagnoses, and treatment options, and follows the manual's order; the final self-assessment chapter presents complex cases.

First edition published in 2001 within the DSM-IV-TR Library series. Text in English, 408 pages. Allen Frances was chair of the DSM-IV task force.

Aimed at psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and medical students who want to practice differential diagnosis and use of the DSM-IV-TR.