Case Study

Case Study

The DSM-IV TR diagnosis is a multi-axial approach that covers five separate dimensions. The diagnosis facilitates psychiatrists and clinicians in carrying out a thorough evaluation of a patient in order to determine their level of functioning. DVR-IV boasts a higher accuracy when compared with other diagnostic tools as it also considers the effects of mental illnesses on different areas of life. The five axes are listed below:

Axis 1 - Clinical syndromes

Axis 2 - Personality and mental retardation

Axis 3 - Medical conditions

Axis 4 - Psychosocial and environmental problems

Axis 5 - Global assessment of functioning

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