Introduction
I. The Basics of Diagnosis
1. The Road to Diagnosis
2. Getting Started with the Roadmap
3. The Diagnostic Method
4. Putting It Together
5. Coping with Uncertainty
6. Multiple Diagnoses
7. Checking Up
II. The Building Blocks of Diagnosis
8. Understanding the Whole Patient
9. Physical Illness and Mental Diagnosis
10. Diagnosis and the Mental Status Examination
III. Applying the Diagnostic Techniques
11. Diagnosing Depression and Mania
12. Diagnosing Anxiety, Fear, Obsessions, and Worry
13. Diagnosing Psychosis
14. Diagnosing Problems of Memory and Thinking
15. Diagnosing Substance Use and Other Addictions
16. Diagnosing Eating and Sleeping Disorders
17. Diagnosing Personality and Relationship Problems
18. Beyond Diagnosis: Compliance, Suicide, Violence
19. Patients, Patients
Appendix: Diagnostic Principles
References and Suggested Readings
Index
James Morrison, MD, is Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. His long career includes extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. With his acclaimed practical books--including DSM-5-TR Made Easy; Diagnosis Made Easier, Third Edition; The First Interview, Fourth Edition; and others--Dr. Morrison has guided hundreds of thousands of mental health professionals and students through the complexities of clinical evaluation and diagnosis.
"Morrison lays out the principles of the diagnostic process and
their application to common clinical challenges, such as concurrent
psychiatric and general medical comorbidities. Extraordinarily
useful chapters engage the reader in the application of diagnostic
principles and building blocks to a wide range of discerningly
presented clinical cases. Now more than ever, as health care
systems inappropriately substitute symptom checklists for actual
diagnoses, the risk of errors is substantial. Mental health
professionals must understand and apply diagnostic processes to
recognize when a revised diagnosis or second opinion is called for.
This is the best book I have ever seen that addresses this critical
need. Please buy and use this third edition--we owe it to ourselves
and our patients to get it right."--A. John Rush, MD, ABPN, Duke
Medical School; National University of Singapore (Emeritus)
"The third edition of Diagnosis Made Easier retains everything that
has made this book such a trusted resource, while incorporating
comprehensive updates for DSM-5-TR. This book discusses core
principles of diagnosis as well as how to apply these principles
across a wide range of problems. Morrison combines clear writing,
cutting-edge content, and abundant illustrative examples drawn from
clinical practice and popular culture."--Martin M. Antony, PhD,
ABPP, Department of Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University,
Canada
"An intuitive and indispensable resource. With clarity and
precision, Morrison uses vignettes and practical examples to
elucidate the complexities of psychiatric diagnosis. Beyond the
technical aspects of diagnosis, the book emphasizes the
significance of compassionate care, effective communication, and
collaborative decision making. Leveraging his wealth of clinical
expertise and meticulous approach to diagnosis, Morrison
establishes this third edition as an essential guide for health
care professionals."--David H. Klemanski, PsyD, MPH, Department of
Psychiatry, Yale University
"This book presents the art of diagnosis in a logical framework,
and has been updated for DSM-5-TR. Morrison presents multiple case
examples and uses flow charts to lead clinicians to the appropriate
diagnosis or diagnoses, so they can formulate effective treatment
plans. I particularly enjoyed the scholarly and historical tidbits
that are liberally sprinkled throughout the chapters. I recommend
this wonderful, clearly written guide to trainees in mental health
fields, as well as established practitioners."--David L. Dunner,
MD, FACPsych, Director, Center for Anxiety and Depression, Mercer
Island, Washington-A useful resource for clinicians to learn a
systematic approach for arriving at diagnoses....Appropriate for
students and those in early postgraduate training, as well as more
experienced clinicians endeavoring to teach this material. (on the
first edition)--Psychiatric Services, 4/1/2007ƒƒThis book pulled me
in, because it is different than most other books on diagnosis, it
fills a niche, and the writing style is marvelous....Morrison
adopts the role of a friendly tutor, one who has a wealth of
clinical experience but assumes that some readers are new to this
and that some seasoned clinicians were trained poorly or have
developed bad habits that interfere with their capacity to reliably
diagnose patients with precision. He writes in a style that is both
scientific and professional, but also conversational....This book
would be of value to students in training, as the basis for a
course on diagnostics, or as a reference honing the skills of
experienced clinicians, which is exactly how I used it. This is an
exceptional book that must be read and reread because of the wealth
of information it contains. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES,
6/1/2007
"Morrison lays out the principles of the diagnostic process and
their application to common clinical challenges, such as concurrent
psychiatric and general medical comorbidities. Extraordinarily
useful chapters engage the reader in the application of diagnostic
principles and building blocks to a wide range of discerningly
presented clinical cases. Now more than ever, as health care
systems inappropriately substitute symptom checklists for actual
diagnoses, the risk of errors is substantial. Mental health
professionals must understand and apply diagnostic processes to
recognize when a revised diagnosis or second opinion is called for.
This is the best book I have ever seen that addresses this critical
need. Please buy and use this third edition--we owe it to ourselves
and our patients to get it right."--A. John Rush, MD, ABPN, Duke
Medical School; National University of Singapore (Emeritus)
"The third edition of Diagnosis Made Easier retains everything that
has made this book such a trusted resource, while incorporating
comprehensive updates for DSM-5-TR. This book discusses core
principles of diagnosis as well as how to apply these principles
across a wide range of problems. Morrison combines clear writing,
cutting-edge content, and abundant illustrative examples drawn from
clinical practice and popular culture."--Martin M. Antony, PhD,
ABPP, Department of Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University,
Canada
"An intuitive and indispensable resource. With clarity and
precision, Morrison uses vignettes and practical examples to
elucidate the complexities of psychiatric diagnosis. Beyond the
technical aspects of diagnosis, the book emphasizes the
significance of compassionate care, effective communication, and
collaborative decision making. Leveraging his wealth of clinical
expertise and meticulous approach to diagnosis, Morrison
establishes this third edition as an essential guide for health
care professionals."--David H. Klemanski, PsyD, MPH, Department of
Psychiatry, Yale University
"This book presents the art of diagnosis in a logical framework,
and has been updated for DSM-5-TR. Morrison presents multiple case
examples and uses flow charts to lead clinicians to the appropriate
diagnosis or diagnoses, so they can formulate effective treatment
plans. I particularly enjoyed the scholarly and historical tidbits
that are liberally sprinkled throughout the chapters. I recommend
this wonderful, clearly written guide to trainees in mental health
fields, as well as established practitioners."--David L. Dunner,
MD, FACPsych, Director, Center for Anxiety and Depression, Mercer
Island, Washington-A useful resource for clinicians to learn a
systematic approach for arriving at diagnoses....Appropriate for
students and those in early postgraduate training, as well as more
experienced clinicians endeavoring to teach this material. (on the
first edition)--Psychiatric Services, 4/1/2007Æ’Æ’This book pulled
me in, because it is different than most other books on diagnosis,
it fills a niche, and the writing style is marvelous....Morrison
adopts the role of a friendly tutor, one who has a wealth of
clinical experience but assumes that some readers are new to this
and that some seasoned clinicians were trained poorly or have
developed bad habits that interfere with their capacity to reliably
diagnose patients with precision. He writes in a style that is both
scientific and professional, but also conversational....This book
would be of value to students in training, as the basis for a
course on diagnostics, or as a reference honing the skills of
experienced clinicians, which is exactly how I used it. This is an
exceptional book that must be read and reread because of the wealth
of information it contains. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES,
6/1/2007
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