Social Workers use of the DSM to provide a diagnosis to a client presenting symptoms/problems, allowing a focused treatment approach. There can be hesitation to do so even as the agency bills insurance companies for the treatment services.
Respond to the following question in 3-4 paragraphs. Be sure to use the literature to support your perspective. Please use professional terminology. Reference in APA 7.
How has the biopsychosocial assessment evolved, and has the Diagnostic Statistical Manual also developed over time to better include culture and individual needs in the process of determining a diagnosis?