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The use of diagnostic labels is controversial, and the DSM IV TR makes this point clearly in its cautionary statement, to be found in the front of the text
The article by Alfred Allan in this issue (p. 52) sets out the situation regarding the use of the DSM IV TR in medico-legal settings in the USA
The US requires that diagnoses made in a forensic setting are credible and look to case law for guidance
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The use of diagnostic labels is controversial, and the DSM IV TR makes this point clearly in its cautionary statement, to be found in the front of the text. 52) sets out the situation regarding the use of the DSM IV TR in medico-legal settings in the USA. The US requires that diagnoses made in a forensic setting are credible and look to case law for guidance. Allan makes the point that the diagnosis must be generally accepted by other experts in the field.
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