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Dan J Stein1, Katharine A Phillips
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital J2, Anzio Rd, Observatory 7925, Cape Town, South Africa. dan.stein@uct.ac.za
Patient input is valuable in psychiatric classification revisions. Including consumer experiences enhances the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) process, ensuring scientific rigor considers diverse values and patient feedback.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Classification
- Nosology
Background:
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) revision process involves debates on psychiatric classification.
- A key debate concerns the inclusion of mental health consumers in classification revisions.
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