Understanding Elimination Disorders and Diagnosis

Are you curious about elimination disorders and how they are diagnosed and treated? In this video, psychiatric nurse practitioner Dr. B continues her series on demystifying the DSM, discussing the three types of elimination disorders: enuresis, encopresis, and other specific elimination disorders. She explains the criteria for diagnosing these disorders, which include repeated incidents over a three-month period and clinical significance. Dr. B also discusses the importance of ruling out medical reasons for the symptoms and differentiating normal accidents from clinical diagnoses. Whether you're a parent worried about your child or just curious about psychiatric diagnoses, this video will provide a thorough understanding of elimination disorders.