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ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS AND “V” CODES

ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS AND “V” CODES. The rest of the story. TERMINAL OBJECTIVE. Upon completion of this period of instruction,the SFS Extraordinaire will render an accurate DSM-IV diagnosis when presented with symptoms characteristic of an adjustment disorder or “v” code condition.

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ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS AND “V” CODES

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  1. ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS AND“V” CODES The rest of the story

  2. TERMINAL OBJECTIVE • Upon completion of this period of instruction,the SFS Extraordinaire will render an accurate DSM-IV diagnosis when presented with symptoms characteristic of an adjustment disorder or “v” code condition

  3. ENABLING OBJECTIVES • State the DSM-IV criteria for an adjustment disorder and symptom subtypes • Describe clinical presentations consistent with a “v” code diagnosis • Differentiate between adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders • Discuss aeromedical disposition issues pertaining to adjustment disorder/ “v” code diagnoses

  4. ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS • Maladaptive reaction within three months of onset of stressor/s • Distress in excess of normal reaction • Not manifestation of personality disorder • Symptoms resolve within 6 months of termination of stressor • Acute versus Chronic

  5. CODED SYMPTOM SUBTYPES • With Depressed Mood • With Anxiety • With Anxiety and Depressed Mood • With Disturbance of Conduct • With Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct • Unspecified

  6. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES • Residual category • “V” Codes--severity of reaction to stressor • PTSD--severity of stressor /specific sx • Mood /Anxiety disorders--severity of sx • Personality disorder--quality of sx • Bereavement • Bad day at work

  7. NO!!! NO!!! NO!!! AXIS I: Adjustment Disorder AXIS II: Personality Disorder “Because PersonalityDisorders are frequently exacerbated by stress,the additional diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder is usually not made.” DSM-IVpg625

  8. TREATMENT • Supportive therapy • Brief, goal-directed psychotherapy • Most recover with or without therapy • Therapy could hasten recovery • 50% of patients treated resolve in 1 month • Medication for target symptom

  9. Aeromedical Disposition • NPQ during treatment • No waiver required

  10. “ V” CODES • Other conditions that may be a focus of treatment • Problems in living • Not a mental disorder • List on AxisI

  11. FOCUS OF TREATMENT • Relational problems • Problems related to abuse or neglect • Additional conditions

  12. Consider “V” Codes When: • Problem is the focus of tx with no mental disorder • Pt has a mental disorder but it is unrelated to the problem • Pt has a mental disorder related to the problem which is sufficiently severe to warrant special clinical attention

  13. RELATIONAL PROBLEMS • Relational Problem Related to a Mental Disorder or General Medical Condition • Parent-Child Relational Problem • Partner Relational Problem • Sibling RelationalProblem • Relational Problem N.O.S.

  14. PROBLEMS RELATED TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT • Physical Abuse of Child • Sexual Abuse of Child • Neglect of Child • Physical Abuse of Adult • Sexual Abuse of Adult

  15. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS • Noncompliance With Treatment • Malingering • Adult Antisocial Behavior • Child or Adolescent Antisocial Behavior • Borderline Intellectual Functioning • Age-Related Cognitive Decline • Bereavement

  16. OTHER CONDITIONS CONT’D • Occupational Problem • Identity Problem • Religious or Spiritual Problem • Acculturation Problem • Phase of Life Problem

  17. EXAMPLES • AXIS I: V62.2 Occupational Problem AXIS II: Narcissistic personality traits • AXIS I: V62.82 Bereavement AXIS II: 301.9 Personality Disorder NOS • AXIS I: 309.9 Adjustment DO AXIS II: V71.09 No Diagnosis

  18. SUMMARY • Diagnosis and treatment of Adjustment Disorders and “V” Codes • Considerations for differential diagnoses • Aeromedical disposition

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