The goals for case formulation are to provide data for formation of diagnostic hypotheses; to develop a plan for therapeutic management and for long-term monitoring within a theoretical framework.
Prof. Ramani Durvasula explains case formulation, describes the benefits of using this approach, and highlights the problems that sometimes accompany it.
Use the DSM Library to access the DSM-5-TR, as well as other psychiatry-focused books and journals. The DSM is a critical resource for clinical practice used by health professionals, social workers, and forensic and legal specialists to diagnose and classify mental disorders.
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