We Encounter Dilemmas When We Try to Define "Mental Disorders

question 48

Essay

We encounter dilemmas when we try to define "mental disorders." The text considers three viewpoints in attempting to formulate this definition. What is the definition of "mental disorder" that the authors decide upon?

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Definitions:

Clinical Performance

Refers to the assessment and effectiveness of healthcare services and treatments in a real-world medical setting.

Acute Asthma Attack

A sudden, severe worsening of asthma symptoms including shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness, requiring immediate medical attention.

Prioritizing Care

The process of determining the most important patient care activities to ensure safety and effective use of nursing time.

Fractured Hip

A break in the proximal region of the femur (thigh bone), often resulting from falls or direct impacts, especially common in the elderly.