Diagnostic Classification Flashcards
What’re the pros for classification? (3)
- Science relies on classification (for treatments, causes, statistics, determine needs)
- Provides a naming system (structure info, easier for research and treatment)
- Practical (insurance, certain ppl can treat certain diagnoses)
What’re the disadvantages for classification?
- Loss of information
- Stigma associated with diagnosis (can produce fear of consequences)
- Stereotyping (part of stigma)
- Labeling (relief but negative - self-stigmatizing)
What can we do about stigma?
- Understand mental illness
- Make it less taboo
- Not try to hide that it’s real
- Listen to those in need
- Challenge misinformations
- Help others understand MI is a disease not a choice nor a weakness
- Share your story
- Be aware of your language
- Challenge media stereotypes
What are the 3 models of classification?
- Categorical
- Dimensional
- Prototypal
What is the categorical approach of classification?
- Behaviour is healthy or disordered
- Categories: discrete, non-overlapping, within-class homogeneity
- Comorbidity
What is dimensional approach of classification?
- Accessed on different dimensions
- Helps direct intervention
- abnormal behavior can be defined at low or high
What is the prototypal approach of classification?
- Identifies essential characteristics
- Might not have all identified characteristics
What are the goals for the updated DSM?
- Integrate new research knowledge
- Integrate with ICD
- Improve reliability of DSM4
- Introduce dimensional approach
- Enhance clinical usefulness
- Enhance cultural sensitivity
What are problems with the DSM?
- Categorical classification: nothing changed
- arbitrary rules: is it getting to inclusive?
- subjective
Why is a diagnosis important?
- Guiding treatment in many ways
What is the relationship of the person and the diagnosis?
Person = more than just a diagnosis
- Entire circumstance needs to be considered when making a treatment plan
What is epidemiology?
Study of the distribution of diseases, disorders, or health-related behavior in a given population (frequency of a disorder)
What is prevalence?
Number of active cases in a population nin a given period of time (% of population with disorder within certain time frame)
What is incidence?
Number of new cases that occur over a given period of time (excludes existing ones)
What are risk factors?
Conditions or variables that’re associated with a higher risk of having the disorder
