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Just a note about the information regarding Tourette's syndrome/tourette's syndrome as listed in the Medical Dictionary Link at the top of the page. The information listed is out of date and misleading. Efforts were made in the past by members of the TS community to correct their descriptions, but to no avail. It is important to be aware of these inaccuracies. Particularly those seeking information, consultation or diagnosis for Tourette's Syndrome.
1. Definition of Tourette's syndrome from that particular Medical Dictionary... http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?Tourette's+syndrome Quote:
Tourette's Syndrome: Minimizing Confusion Roger D. Freeman, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C.) Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics University of British Columbia Vancouver Former Member of TSA-USA Medical, Professional and Scientific Advisory Boards. "The definition does not require coprolalia (uncontrollable use of socially unacceptable words or phrases), though media presentations emphasize it because it can be dramatic. The definition is simply a multiple, changing pattern of tics (not necessarily at the same time) for at least 12 months, including at least one noise-making tic. (There is no requirement for severity or impairment.) You can have TS and function normally." Tourette Syndrome "Plus"-Treatment of Tics and Tourette's Syndrome "The diagnosis of TS does not mean that the person necessarily needs medication." "In the U. S., the most frequently prescribed medications are clonidine hydrochloride (Catapres®) and guanfacine (Tenex®), two alpha 2-adrenergic agonists." ____________ 2. Definition of tourette's syndrome from the Medical Dictionary (note different definition from Tourette's to tourette's)... http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/o...rette+syndrome Quote:
My comments...
DSM IV-TR - Tourette's Disorder J. AM. ACAD. CHILD ADOLESC. PSYCHIATRY, 44:3, MARCH 2005 Roger D. Freeman, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C.) Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics University of British Columbia Vancouver "We will continue to debate and refine the Tourette’s criteria, but the continuing confusion caused by the manual’s discrepancies violates the stated purposes of the DSM: to be ‘‘a helpful guide to clinical practice’’ and ‘‘to facilitate research and improve communication among clinicians and researchers’’ |
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