You Say “Yes,” I Say “No,” You Say “Goodbye,” and I Say “Hello”
November 17th 2011In theory, psychiatrists possess no special skills for determining capacity of a patient to accept or refuse medical care, yet a large percentage of a psychosomatic physician’s work nonetheless involves capacity evaluations.
Michael Blumenfield BIO (w/out pic)
November 11th 2011Michael Blumenfield, MD is the Sidney E. Frank Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at New York Medical College; a past speaker of the Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association; and President-Elect of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry. He writes a blog, www.PsychiatryTalk.com, and contributes to the Psychiatric Times blog, “Couch in Crisis.” He is in private practice in Woodland Hills, Calif.
The User’s Revolt Against DSM-5: Will It Work?
November 10th 2011When it comes to DSM-5, experience has proven conclusively that the APA will not attend to the science, evaluate the risks, or listen to reason. A user’s revolt has become the last and only hope for derailing the worst of the DSM-5 suggestions.
APA Responds Lamely to the Petition to Reform DSM-5
November 8th 2011Last week I challenged the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to end its silence in the face of widespread criticism and finally to mount its belated public defense of DSM-5. These are the 5 questions that cry out for straight answers.
Twitter feed PsychCongress 2011
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Why Psychiatrists Should Sign The Petition To Reform DSM-5
November 4th 2011Psychiatrists may be more reluctant than are other mental health clinicians to sign a petition questioning the safety and value of DSM-5. After all, it is the American Psychiatric Association that is sponsoring DSM-5 and there is a natural tendency to want to trust the wisdom of one’s own Association.
What Would A Useful DSM-5 Look Like? And An Update On The Petition Drive
October 31st 2011The petition to reform DSM-5 continues to gain momentum. In its first full week, more than 2300 people have already expressed their disapproval of the DSM-5 proposals and their desire to see dramatic changes. And the numbers are growing each day.