Posted by phidippus on March 2, 2015, at 13:47:53
In reply to diagnosis based on reaction to meds?, posted by Christ_empowered on February 15, 2015, at 13:58:56
Normally psychiatrists prefer diagnosing based on symptoms presenting and self-inventory tests such as the MMPI.
For instance, a person may become manic on an antidepressant, but that does not mean they will be diagnosed as bipolar-the DSM excludes mania caused by medication as a criteria for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
Eric
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