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Identify and Explain Why the V Axis Diagnostic System is Valuable.

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The V Axis diagnostic system (also called the Multiaxial Assessment) is used throughout the mental health system to provide an accurate, objective review of the evaluation completed by a licensed clinician. When complete the V Axis diagnosis provides a complete picture of the client/patient.

Please outline the five sections of the V Axis/Multiaxial Diagnosis tool.

Explain when this diagnostic system is utilized and by whom.

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This 316 word solution describes each section of the V Axis/ Multiaxial Diagnosis tool.

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This assignment calls to identify the V Axis diagnostic tool, also known as the multiaxial assessment. This is used in every therapeutic setting that allows the therapist or psychologist to get a clear picture of the client. I will be taking you through the multiaxial assessment, detailing what each one is as well as explain the Global Assessment of Functioning scale, or GAF. This diagnostic tool allows the therapist or psychologist to detail what the client's specific diagnosis is for ...

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