Since the DSM-IV was published in
1994, there have been many advances in our knowledge of psychiatric illness.
This Text Revision incorporates information culled from a comprehensive
literature review of research about mental disorders published since DSM-IV was
completed in 1994. Updated information is included about the associated
features, culture, age, and gender features, prevalence, course, and familial
pattern of mental disorders. The DSM-IV-TR brings this essential diagnostic tool
up-to-date, to promote effective diagnosis, treatment, and quality of care. Now
you can get all the essential diagnostic information you rely on from the DSM-IV
along with important updates not found in the 1994 edition. Stay current with
important updates to the DSM-IV-TR: Benefit from new research into
Schizophrenia, Asperger’s Disorder, and other conditions Utilize additional
information about the epidemiology and other facets of DSM conditions Update
ICD-9-CM codes implemented since 1994 (including Conduct Disorder, Dementia,
Somatoform Disorders)