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Explain how the current DSM is used. Why is this important to properly use this tool when communicating with other professionals within the community health care organization? What could be the ramifications of using the terminology inaccurately? How would a multidisciplinary team be of value for this communication within the organization?
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DSM stands for the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. It is a handbook used by health care professionals to help diagnosis mental health illness. (psychiatry.org) DSM contains descriptions, symptoms and other information to diagnose mental disorders.
It is very important that this tool is used properly when communicating with other professionals in the health care community because we want to assure we have the correct information for each patient. This is a tool to help clinicals commutate clinical information to practitioners and healthcare system workers. We want to ensure that…. To access full answer, click on the purchase button below.