The Ethics of Labeling in Mental Health
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: McFarland & Company; McFarland & Co.
Published: February 1, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780786428724
Subjects: Medical ethics; Medical; Psychology; USA; Reference / General; Ethics; Diagnosis; Mental Disorders; Mental Illness; Mental health services; Moral and ethical aspects
Description: "The focus of this book is the institution of professional mental health as it operates in America today, specifically addressing how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSMMD), the primary resource used in the mental health profession, has influenced much larger social issues."--Provided by publisher.