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Hi -- thanks for opening a conversation with me about the DSM page. I added the globalization tag because, although in the intro it says it's an american thing, the tone is as thought it's almost univerally accepted. For example, in the "Use of the DSM" section, it says, "hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies require a 'five axis' DSM diagnosis of the patients that are seen." That's not actually true in the MAJORITY of countries in the World! The same sort of thing is true throughout the article... even the criticisms are from a "western" perspective. And, as far as I can tell, ALL of the references are from the United States (with perhaps one from England). That last fact, almost says it all, right ;-) Does that make any sense?
Re:DSM. The citation you say is from Spain, is from the Am. Journal of Psychiatry. That's my point. Even if it's used in Europe, or endorced by the UN, doesn't make it worldwide. That's what should be clear (speaking as a professional in psychology, and having worked in a number of places). I don't think the majority of cultures use it.
But, all your other points are very well taken. I appreciate it. I definately put the tag in the wrong place... where should it go?
And, I will certainly make more clear my reasoning in the discussion page in the future. Thanks greatly for your time.
B. Mistler 05:37, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
Rhabdo on GA
Hey, thought you'd like to know that rhabdomyolysis has been promoted to Good Article. Well done on your hard work.
