Why diagnostic classification in psychiatry?
Baudis, P.; Kalvach, Z.
Ceskoslovenska Psychiatrie 89(6): 327-330
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0069-2336 PMID: 8124732 Document Number: 411204
The authors draw attention to doubts regarding diagnostic psychiatric classification and underrating of an accurate terminology, particularly during the last 15 years. They analyze advantages, the purpose and sense of diagnostic classification patterns and expectations from this pattern. They submit arguments for the statement that psychiatric diagnosis is essential for the mutual understanding, for assessment of therapy, prognosis and evaluation and also for psychiatric research.