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Overdiagnosis/Misuse In The Legal System Using psychiatric commitment to allow preventive detention of sexual predators Dx to reduce criminal responsibility Dx to explain 'mad' political acts- the Unabomber and Norwegian Terrorist Dx to increase damages in civil cases
<strong>Consequences</strong> of Overdiagnosis - Excessive Prescription of Potentially Harmful Drugs Antidepressants- 11% of adults Stimulant drugs- 4% of kids Huge increases in antipsychotic use in children and the elderly Complications: diabetes, obesity, heart disease, reduced life expectancy. Mindless and dangerous polypharmacy
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Page 6 and 7: Autistic Disorder- 20 Fold Increase
Page 8 and 9: Developmental issues- being born in
Page 10 and 11: DSM-5 Will Cause Hyperinflation By
Page 12 and 13: Is Anybody Sane Here Border with no
Page 14 and 15: Causes Inherent To DSM Diagnosis Su
Page 16 and 17: Disease Mongering By Drug Companies
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Page 20 and 21: Provide enormous resources and ince
Page 22 and 23: Prime Target- Primary Care MDs Pres
Page 24 and 25: Over-diagnosis Caused By Consumer G
Page 26 and 27: Over-diagnosis Caused By DSM Linkag
Page 28 and 29: Over-diagnosis Caused By Media/ Int
Page 32 and 33: Prescription Drugs Now Rival Street
Page 34 and 35: Terrible Paradox Of Misallocated Re
Page 36 and 37: Over-diagnosis of questionable diso
Page 38 and 39: Take Home Messages Psychiatric trea
Page 40 and 41: • Evidenced based practice guidel
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Page 44 and 45: Quality Control Closely monitor MD
Page 46 and 47: Use Media Against Drug Companies Pu
Page 48 and 49: But Diagnostic Inflation Leads To:
Page 50 and 51: Advice Local problems will differ w
Page 52: DO NO HARM

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