Capricious Quote by Richard P. Kluft
![“Interestingly, the patients who presented to me self-diagnosed [with Dissociative Identity Disorder] had tried to tell previous therapists of their plight, but had been disbelieved. These therapists had used fallacious "capricious criteria" (KIuft, 1988) to discredit the diagnosis; e.g., that the…” quote by Richard P. Kluft](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0cc/richard-p-kluft-44450_capricious_interestingly-the-patients-who-presented_680376.jpg)
““Interestingly, the patients who presented to me self-diagnosed [with Dissociative Identity Disorder] had tried to tell previous therapists of their plight, but had been disbelieved. These therapists had used fallacious "capricious criteria" (KIuft, 1988) to discredit the diagnosis; e.g., that the patient could not possibly have MPD because she was aware of the other alters [sic!].””
About This Quote
Source Article: Misdiagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder, Richard P. Kluft, 1990
Patients with DID often face disbelief due to outdated criteria, leading to misdiagnosis and lack of proper care.
In simple terms: DID patients are frequently dismissed by clinicians.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for updated diagnostic standards.
Themes
mental health
diagnosis
bias
patient advocacy
clinical practice
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
clinical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- Clinical assessments
- Therapist training
- Patient support groups
Key Concepts
Psychiatry
Diagnostic criteria
Therapeutic alliance
Questions to Reflect On
- What changes could improve clinician awareness?
- How can patients better communicate their experiences?
A Different Perspective
Stigma and lack of training hinder accurate diagnosis.
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