Classifications/Rating Scales etc Flashcards
Why does hierarchical classification reduce the validity of the classification system?
Does not take into account co-morbid disease.
Difference between ICD-10 and DSM-V in regards to use of social impact.
DSM-V done away with social impact as a factor in diagnosis.
GHQ
General Health Questionnaire - screening tool for mental illness in population. 5 Subfactors including (anxiety, sleep, depression, somatic and social). Not psychosis so no use in Schizophrenia.
PSE
Present State Exam - archetypical structured exam for use by trained psychiatrists. Now incorporated into SCAN.
SCID
Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnosis used to make DSM diagnoses.
PANSS
Positive and negative syndrome scale in schizophrenia. Used to assess symptoms, severity and monitor change.
Dysgeusia is..
Salty, metallic taste often caused by Zopiclone
Changes in DSMV
Includes only 3 axis. Aspergers combined with autism to form ASD. No subtypes of schizophrenia. No requirement for non-bizarre delusions in delusional disorder
What Personality test relies on Empirical Keying?
MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) - it ris validated by observations on diagnosed patient groups.
Which personality test uses factor analysis?
Cattel’s 16PF (16 factors)
Which personality test uses criterion referencing?
EPQ - Esyeneck’s Personality Questionnaire (Extraversion, Neuroticism and Psychoticism)
HoNOS
Health of National Outcome Scale - practitioner led, to screen population or monitor recovery. Not used to diagnose. Applicable to all psych disorders so not specific.
CAPE
Clifton Assessment Procedures for Elderly. Cognitive and functional deficits.
Which personality disorder is not included in ICD-10 as a personality disorder?
Schizotypal - now included in F21 with schizophrenia.
EPDS
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - self-rating 6-8 weeks post natal
