Inaccurate diagnosis has many faces: over diagnosing normal behavior, under diagnosing psychopathology, and misdiagnosing one disorder for another. As a result, many may receive the wrong treatment or unnecessary care. This program reviews evidence-based diagnostic skills that have been shown to improve diagnostic accuracy. These critical thinking skills help guide the clinician through the complex diagnostic process. Applications to DSM-5-TR diagnostic issues are discussed including differential diagnosis, ruling out medical and substance-related problems, complex comorbidity and use of DSM-5-TR assessment measures. Special attention is paid to diagnostic issues with ethnocracies and other marginalized groups. Throughout participants are provided with case studies to help them apply these critical thinking skills.
For more information: Lacey Amos, LPC-S
laceyamos@laceyamoscounseling.com
(205) 440-3686
laceyamoscounseling.com
To Register: laceyamoscounseling.com/workshops
Approved for 3.0 CE clock hours in Diagnosis: no NBCC credit available through LCA for this program.
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