1 / 2DSM-5-Tr Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis
Clinician's Diagnosis: DSM-5-Tr Made Easy is a clinician-focused guide to the DSM-5 Text Revision, using more than 130 case vignettes to illustrate typical presentations. It also describes disorders and highlights diagnostic criteria, coding updates, and caveats. The listed edition is a substantial 674-page English-language reference, so it is best suited to readers looking for depth rather than a quick-reference sheet.
At a glance
- Updated for the DSM-5 Text Revision, according to the listing.
- More than 130 case vignettes illustrate typical patient presentations.
- Includes prolonged grief disorder, updates to over 70 criteria sets, revised ICD-10-CM codes, and vignettes for additional subtypes.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The case vignettes and concise disorder descriptions provide applied examples alongside diagnostic material.
- The stated DSM-5-TR updates cover criteria, ICD-10-CM codes, and additional subtypes.
Cons
- At 674 pages, it is a detailed reference rather than a compact guide for readers seeking only a brief overview.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Guilford Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 5 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 674 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1462551343 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1462551347 |
| Dimensions | 18.73 x 3.65 x 23.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 210 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Clinicians seeking an accessible reference for DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and case examples.
- Psychiatry, psychotherapy, and social-work students who want a substantial diagnostic guide.
Less suited to
- Readers who need the official DSM text itself, a short laminated summary, or exercises as the primary format.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of DSM-5-Tr Made Easy?
It explains DSM-5-TR diagnoses in an accessible format, with disorder descriptions and more than 130 case vignettes illustrating typical presentations.
What updates does the listing say are included?
It identifies prolonged grief disorder, updates to over 70 criteria sets, new and revised ICD-10-CM codes, and vignettes for additional subtypes.
Is this the official DSM-5-TR manual?
The supplied listing describes this as a clinician's guide to diagnosis, not as the official DSM-5-TR text.
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