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C/PS/241. Critical Evaluation of the Role of Psychiatric Diagnosis from the Patient's Perspective

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2000
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the role of psychiatric diagnosis from the patient’s perspective. The benefits that diagnosis can bring about are examined, and in turn the paper also examines the disadvantages. The literature on the subject is reviewed in order to develop the benefits and disadvantages. Topics like labelling and stigmatisation are assessed before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: psychiatric diagnosis, patient perspective, diagnosis, labelling, stigmatism,