How does a multiaxial diagnostic and classification tool contribute to successful treatment of persons with mental illness?
a. It provides for consistency and continuity in formulation of diagnoses.
b. It assesses more dimensions of illness than simply the medical diagnosis.
c. It establishes prevalence rates for psychiatric disorders across various cultural groups.
d. It provides treatment algorithms for psychotherapeutic management of persons with mental illness.
B
A multiaxial tool looks more holistically at the individual. The DSM-V-TR axes consider medical conditions, presence of personality and developmental disorders, relevant psychosocial and environmental factors, and global assessment of functioning. The other options listed are not advantages that contribute to treatment success.
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