title: Ideological singularity as a defense against clinical complexity.
abstract: Despite the existence of several theories in psychiatry, strict adherence to one is common. Sources of singularity include education, training, and the highly separate development of the theories. However, a deeper source may be the inherent uncertainty of psychiatric symptoms and research. Singularity may contribute to patient confusion and public stigma.
authors.affiliation: Program in Psychiatry and the Law, Massachusetts Mental Health Center and Harvard Medical School, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Schultz-Ross
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000193:education