Pitfalls in the diagnosis of patients with affective disorders.
In current clinical practice, affective disorder is a frequently designated diagnosis with clear treatment implications. Despite recent advances in establishing diagnostic criteria, there remains a considerable lack of clarity in the definition of affectively laden emotional disturbances. Four case histories illustrate some areas of confusion.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002605:Character; D003657:Decision Making; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012649:Self Concept