The Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR® is a handy, low priced companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-IV-TR®. It includes all the diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV-TR® in an easy-to-use, paperback format.
In making DSM-IV diagnosis, clinicians and researchers may find it convenient to consult the Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR®, a pocket sized book that contains the classification, the diagnosis criteria, and a listing of the most important conditions to be considered in a differential diagnosis for each category.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
a hateful little book that is perfect for insurance billing:
This has been the only version of the DSM that I've owned in the past nine years, and it suits my purposes: short, sweet, consise, gets right to the diagnostic criteria without a lot of fuss. If you're in the mental health field and are required to make diagnoses to be able to bill, then this is the book for you. But what a hateful little joke of a book. I've heard people compare this book to a field guide (such as for birds or butterflies). HARDLY! Field guides tell about real phenomena, real... more info
Slightly delay but was refunded most of the price and still got the book.:
The book was not shipped for 10 days. When I emailed the staff they told me they were training someone new, refunded me $10, and paid for the book to be overnighted. Overall a very good experience.
DSM-IV Purchase:
Recently misplaced my DSM-IV quick-reference manual and needed one desperately for my work. Ordered from Amazon and had my replacement within a week. This little book is a must when you are working within a tight schedule so I really appreciate having Amazon and its sellers as a resource for replacing hard to find items such as the DSM-IV manual.
convenient:
I like how convenient this book is...it is small enough to carry in my purse.
