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Introduction The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM‑5‑TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association in March 2022, is the official diagnostic guide for mental disorders in the United States. It updates the DSM‑5 (2013) with revised criteria, new disorders, updated codes, and expanded text descriptions. The DSM‑5‑TR is used…
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Introduction Dissociative disorders (DDs) are a group of psychiatric conditions characterized by disruptions in memory, identity, consciousness, and perception. They include Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Dissociative Amnesia, Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, and Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD). While recognized in the DSM‑5, dissociative disorders remain controversial in psychiatry due to debates about their etiology, validity, and treatment.…
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Controversy Associated With Dissociative Disorders The DSM-5-TR is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in agreement with the content and structure of the DSM-5-TR,…
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CLOUD SECURITY Cloud computing is the dynamic provisioning of IT services on demand from a cloud computing environment. These services can be infrastructure (computing and networking devices), computing platforms (machines with specific configurations), and software applications. Cloud computing allows for scaling computing resources up or down based on need. Payment is made only for the…
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This week, you will analyze the value of implementing GIS (geographic information system) solutions in various industries. You will also review the real-world applications of GIS and discuss how it helps in improving business processes. This Discussion is designed to help you identify various cases of potential improvement by using GIS solutions in multiple industries.…
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The goal of data management is to provide the infrastructure and tools to transform raw data into usable corporate information of the highest quality. There are a number of difficulties associated with managing data; for example, managing, searching for, and retrieving data located throughout the enterprise can be a major challenge. Data management programs can…
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Introduction Community health nursing emphasizes the importance of assessing populations, identifying risk factors, and implementing interventions that improve health outcomes. The Petunia Park case study (Walden University, 2021) is a teaching tool designed to highlight the challenges faced by communities with diverse populations, limited resources, and complex health needs. It provides a scenario where nursing…
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It is important for the PMHNP to have a comprehensive understanding of mood disorders in order to assess and accurately formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan for patients presenting with these disorders. Mood disorders may be diagnosed when a patient’s emotional state meets the diagnostic criteria for severity, functional impact, and length of time. Those…
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The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is a project management model that defines the stages involved in bringing a software project from inception to completion. Software development teams, for example, deploy a variety of SDLC models that include waterfall, spiral and agile processes. Each of these life cycles has its strengths and weaknesses. RESOURCES Be…
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Patient education is an effective tool in supporting compliance and treatment for a diagnosis. It is important to consider effective ways to educate patients and their families about a diagnosis—such as coaching, brochures, or videos—and to recognize that the efficacy of any materials may differ based on the needs and learning preferences of a particular…