Multiaxial Presentation of the ICD-10 for Use in Adult Psychiatry [Hardcover]

A complete manual to the ICD-10 system for multiaxial classification of adult psychiatric disorder.A simple and easy to use triaxial recording system, based on international, multicultural experience. It is intended for use by psychiatrists and clinical psychologists in their clinical, research and educational activities as well as in statistical recording. This comprehensive manual to the system contains the ICD-10 categories and definitions, instructions and instruments for multiaxial use and field trial results. The instruments include the ICD-10 multiaxial diagnostic formulation form, WHO short disability assessment schedule (SHO DAS-S) and Axis III checklist.A simple and easy to use triaxial recording system, based on international, multicultural experience. It is intended for use by psychiatrists and clinical psychologists in their clinical, research and educational activities as well as in statistical recording. This comprehensive manual to the system contains the ICD-10 categories and definitions, instructions and instruments for multiaxial use and field trial results. The instruments include the ICD-10 multiaxial diagnostic formulation form, WHO short disability assessment schedule (SHO DAS-S) and Axis III checklist.A triaxial system (Axis I--Clinical diagnoses, Axis II--Disabilities, Axis III--Contextual factors) is intended for use in clinical, educational and research activities. It aims to ensure that disabilities and factors relevant to the management of a mentally ill patient's condition are systematically recorded. It has been prepared and trialed by an international team of experts and has proven easy to use, helpful and applicable to a wide range of cultures and settings. This comprehensive manual provides information on the development of the ICD-10 multiaxial system and describes its structure and use. It details ICD-10 categories for each axis of the system as well as instruments and instructions for their application. The instruments inclulÃÄ