Clinical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What does patient history refer to?
A
Patient history refers to any behavior in the patients history they have experienced that could aid in the diagnostic process.
2
Q
Briefly explain the diagnostic process.
A
Clinician will gather patient history, symptoms and refer to the DSM to determine a diagnosis.
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia.
4
Q
Pathology
A
The study of psychological disorders.
5
Q
Criteria
A
The guidelines of a disorder outlined in the DSM for diagnosis.
