Ideological singularity as a defense against clinical complexity.
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.
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Program in Psychiatry and the Law, Massachusetts Mental Health Center and Harvard Medical School, USA.
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