Description
Introduction. Development process. Summary of Recommendations. Coding system. General considerations. Disease Definition, Epidemilogy, and Natural History. Definition and clinical features. Associated features. Differential diagnosis. Prevalence and course. Causes. Use of formal measures. Treatment Principles and Aternatives. Psychiatric management. Environmental and supportive interventions. Somatic interventions. Formulation and Implementation of a Treatment Plan. Psychiatric management. Choice of specific environmental and supportive interventions. Choice of somatic intervention. Issues of competency and consent. Clinical Features Influencing Treatment. Comorbid psychiatric disorders. Comorbid general medical conditions. Advanced age. Reviewers and reviewing organization. References.