symptom overlap Flashcards
1
Q
what is symptom overlap?
A
- this especially occurs with bipolar disorder where there are hallucinations and delusions
2
Q
what are the implications of using ICD and DSM?
A
- icd = might be diagnosed with schizophrenia however the same patient may receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder according to DSM
- symptom overlap = inaccurate diagnosis
3
Q
what can symptom overlap lead to?
A
- inaccurate diagnosis
- inconsistencies in diagnosis
- redices the reliability of the diagnosis
