DSM-5-TR
Also written as: DSM-5-TR — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision
The current standard diagnostic manual for mental disorders used in psychiatric documentation and clinical writing.
Full Definition
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, published by the American Psychiatric Association. This manual provides standardized criteria for diagnosing mental health conditions and is the primary reference for psychiatric terminology in clinical documentation. Editors working with psychiatric content must ensure diagnostic terms align with current DSM-5-TR classifications and coding.
Usage
Usage note: Always hyphenate DSM-5-TR and ensure the 'TR' designation is included for current edition.
In Context
- "The patient's symptoms meet DSM-5-TR criteria for major depressive disorder, single episode." — Clinical assessment report
- "All diagnostic codes must reference the current DSM-5-TR classification system." — Editorial guidelines for psychiatric journals