Diagnostic Issues for Conversion Disorder

Ronald L. MartinAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: Psychiatric Services

Volume 43, Number 8

https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.43.8.771

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Classification systems are inherently imperfect. At best they represent a useful approximation of "nature." Yet reliable and valid diagnostic categories facilitate communication and clinical decision making and foster research. The work group welcomes suggestions, observations, and relevant data from interested clinicians and academicians as it strives to develop the best diagnostic approach to conversion disorder, given the current state of knowledge.

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Psychiatric Services

Volume 43 • Number 8 • August 1992

Pages: 771 - 773

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Published in print: August 1992

Published online: 1 April 2006

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Ronald L. Martin

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, of Mental Disorders ( DSM-JV); American Psychiatric Association, 1400 K Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20005.

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