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Sexual Dysfunctions and Deviations

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Diagnostic Interviewing

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In interviewing subjects in order to reach a diagnosis of sexual dysfunction or deviation preliminary to the management of their condition, it is as important to determine the nature of their personalities as it is to diagnose the condition for which they sought help. This information is essential for the second function of the diagnostic interview, the establishment with the subjects of an appropriate therapeutic relationship to maximize their likelihood of remaining in and complying with treatment. Also, the nature of their personality is a major determinant of their response to treatment. In the diagnosis of patients’ complaints, the categories provided by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition, revised (DSM-III-R; American Psychiatric Association, 1987) are widely accepted, at least in the published literature, though it is necessary to be aware of their limitations, for which they are undergoing revision (DSM-IV draft criteria; American Psychiatric Association, 1993).

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  1. School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Kensington, 2033, Australia

    Nathaniel Mcconaghy

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  1. Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

    Michel Hersen

  2. Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

    Samuel M. Turner

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Mcconaghy, N. (1994). Sexual Dysfunctions and Deviations. In: Hersen, M., Turner, S.M. (eds) Diagnostic Interviewing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2323-6_9

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