Knot4u2no
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Did you cite any sources? I can't find any kind of a reference page. It doesn't seem to be evidence based. I have to say I don't agree with much in the handout. It's not strengths based or culturally inclusive...I don't mean to offend you but I don't think the DSM is in any way a bad thing or a tool to funnel money to anyone. It can certainly be misused, as many people are doing on this thread, but it is a valuable if not essential tool imo.
Hi Horace,
I guess we will have to agree to disagree about the merits of DSM, particularly with respect to personality disorders. Interesting that the current rationale for "updating" personality disorders in DSM-V is consistent with my rationale against DSM-IV personality disorders as detailed in SOLOMON'S CRIME PREVENTION PACKAGE ... but, that is just a side bar to this thread.
Regarding the money, if you do not have a diagnosis, you do not get Medicare or Medicaid reimbursment. Not much mystery about "following the money."
Russell