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- Title
Clinical and Ethical Conflicts in Diagnosing and Treating Behavioral Problems in Children.
- Authors
Butkus, Matthew A.; Mutchler, Matthew S.
- Abstract
This paper explores the role of clinical mental health diagnoses, contextual diagnoses, and the ethical practice of psychotherapy. There is a tendency among professionals to align themselves with one of these two camps and subsequently dismiss the other camp as invalid, incorrect, or unethical. This is a false dichotomy that, when subscribed to very strictly, can lead to harmful and unethical practice. A case is discussed regarding Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder. A thorough analysis of the context and the DSM-IV-TR symptoms for the identified patient are provided. A discussion of ethical dilemmas and suggestions for practice follow.
- Publication
Philosophical Practice: Journal of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (American Philosophical Practitioners Association), 2012, Vol 7, Issue 1, p925
- ISSN
1742-8173
- Publication type
Academic Journal