Clinical Diagnosis among Diverse Populations: A Multicultural Perspective
- 1 June 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
- Vol. 73 (6) , 371-377
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104438949207300606
Abstract
The author discusses four ways in which clinical diagnosis can be detrimental to minority clients: through cultural expression of symptomatology, unreliable research instruments, clinician bias, and institutional racism. Recommendations are offered to minimize misdiagnosis.Keywords
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