Posted by ace on December 15, 2003, at 1:40:43
In reply to Re: Diagnosis » ace, posted by mattdds on December 11, 2003, at 22:05:39
> Psych diagnoses in my opinion *can* provide a loose framework upon which the problems can be attacked. But ultimately, I agree that symptoms should be treated specifically.
>
> With other diseases, say tooth decay, accurate diagnosis is crucial, and we understand well the etiology of these disease, and have a good rationale behind why the treatment works. In psychiatry, on the other hand, we have no idea what the causes are (although we may have some decent leads), and it is arrogant to pretend we have a silver bullet to "cure" any psych disease.
>
> So why not just admit we don't know what the hell is going on and just do what works (namely, treating the symptoms).
>
> That's just my opinion, of course.
>
> Best,
>
> MattVery very wise statements Matt- I agree 100%, and I couldn't put it better. Your conception of them providing a 'losse framework' is right on- and, I'm sure you agree, we do infact need some framework, albeit a loose one.
BTW Matt, hows CBT stillworking? Doing it daily now?
Take Care mate,
Ace.
poster:ace
thread:288610
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20031213/msgs/289908.html