I am trying to understand some paperwork I had gott en years ago from the doctor, This is concerning mental health . First page header is Diagnostic Physchiatric Interview.I can understand every question like Cheif complaint, history of present Illness , past medical history, social history,etc.., Then I come to the DIAGNOSIS
Hello Axis system is used in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) for proper diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders. Axis I it includes all mental disorders except Mental Retardation and Personality disorders Axis II it includes mental retardation and personality disorders Axis III it includes any associated medical disorders with primary mental disorder Axis IV it includes any psychological or environmental factors affecting primary mental disorder Axis V it includes scores of GAF (global assessment of functioning) These criteria are laid by American Psychiatric Association in order to have uniformity in diagnosis of mental disorders. Thanks