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Amnestic Disorder
NOS
Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Amnestic Disorder
NOS Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
Amnestic Disorder
NOS symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these
Amnestic Disorder NOS symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Amnestic Disorder
NOS symptoms in making proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and
psychological testing considerations. This information on Amnestic Disorder
NOS symptoms and diagnostic
criteria are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgement and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
294.8
Amnestic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
This category should be used to diagnose an amnestic disorder that does not meet
criteria of
any of
the specific types described in this section. An example is a clinical
presentation of amnesia for which there is insufficient evidence
to establish a specific etiology (i.e., dissociative, substance induced, or due
to general medical condition).
Information
from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV
Also, See other Diagnosis and Symptoms of Delirium,
Dementia, and Amnestic and Other Cognitive Disorders
Other Mental Health
Diagnostic Symptoms and Criteria
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