Somatoform disorders and DSM-V: conceptual and political issues in the debate.
This article furthers the debate on the future of somatoform disorders by critically reviewing the relevant terminology and validity for the separate grouping and classification of these disorders. It is suggested that political pressures to change certain terms should be resisted, and that such changes should be made only if the alternatives have clear advantages.
Starcevic
Vladan
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Univ. of Sydney and Nepean Hospital, Dept. of Psychological Medicine, P.O. Box 63, Penrith NSW 2751, Australia. starcev@wahs.nsw.gov.au
D001290:Attitude; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D006801:Humans; D011057:Politics; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*