uno de los dos grandes ejes diagnósticos

English translation: in one of the two main diagnostic axes

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Spanish term or phrase:uno de los dos grandes ejes diagnósticos
English translation:in one of the two main diagnostic axes
Entered by: Roxanna Delgado

09:45 Apr 30, 2008
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Spanish term or phrase: uno de los dos grandes ejes diagnósticos
En el Manual diagnóstico......la guía diagnóstica utilizada por los profesionales de la salud mental, los trastornos relacionados con sustancias (dependencia, abuso y trastornos inducidos por sustancias) están recogidos, en uno de los grandes ejes diagnósticos, junto a los trastornos del estado de ánimo, de ansiedad, de la conducta alimentaria o los trastornos psicóticos, entre otros.

Thank you!

Liz Askew
liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:13
in one of the two large diagnostic axes
Explanation:
Actually, the word "eje" is very specific here.

The following 2 tables give basic codes for all DSM-IV diagnoses. .... 799.9, Diagnosis or Condition Deferred on Axis I or Diagnosis Deferred on Axis II ...
www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/_misc/complete_tables.htm - 198k

Many hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies require a 'five axis' DSM diagnosis of the patients that are seen. The DSM can be consulted for the ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders

edit] Multi-axial system. The DSM-IV organizes each psychiatric diagnosis into five levels (axes) relating to different aspects of disorder or disability: ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders

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If you have heard the DSM-IV mentioned and wondered what it is, wonder no more. ... The Axis System. Axis I - Clinical Disorders; Axis II - Personality ...
bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_dsm.htm - 23k

Improving the DSM Axis System. David E. Ross, M.D.. Midlothian, Va. I read with interest the letter "DSM Proposal" by Roger Peele, M.D., in the March 21 ...
pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/38/10/69 -

The diagnostic criteria as used by the DSM IV Handbook and how it is applied to a ... Axis IV is used to report psychosocial and environmental factors ...
www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/_misc/dsm_diagnosis.htm - 10k

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I'm glad I could help! Lucky I decided to check my emails before taking my daughter to school.

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"Main" sounds better.
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Roxanna Delgado
United States
Local time: 04:13
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Summary of answers provided
5in one of the two large diagnostic axes
Roxanna Delgado
4one of two extensive main groups
Raquel Dominguez
4one of the main diagnostic cornerstones
Lisa McCarthy


  

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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
one of two extensive main groups


Explanation:
I think the word "eje" is very loosely used here, mainly because it is in fashion. The general idea is that there are two main groups.

Raquel Dominguez
Uruguay
Local time: 05:13
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51 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
one of the main diagnostic cornerstones


Explanation:
In all cases the histological examination of the liver was the diagnostic cornerstone.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2172933

Bedside testing: the diagnostic cornerstone of dermatology.
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/02_99/nowak.shtml


Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 10:13
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
in one of the two large diagnostic axes


Explanation:
Actually, the word "eje" is very specific here.

The following 2 tables give basic codes for all DSM-IV diagnoses. .... 799.9, Diagnosis or Condition Deferred on Axis I or Diagnosis Deferred on Axis II ...
www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/_misc/complete_tables.htm - 198k

Many hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies require a 'five axis' DSM diagnosis of the patients that are seen. The DSM can be consulted for the ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders

edit] Multi-axial system. The DSM-IV organizes each psychiatric diagnosis into five levels (axes) relating to different aspects of disorder or disability: ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders

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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-04-30 12:19:25 GMT)
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If you have heard the DSM-IV mentioned and wondered what it is, wonder no more. ... The Axis System. Axis I - Clinical Disorders; Axis II - Personality ...
bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_dsm.htm - 23k

Improving the DSM Axis System. David E. Ross, M.D.. Midlothian, Va. I read with interest the letter "DSM Proposal" by Roger Peele, M.D., in the March 21 ...
pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/38/10/69 -

The diagnostic criteria as used by the DSM IV Handbook and how it is applied to a ... Axis IV is used to report psychosocial and environmental factors ...
www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/_misc/dsm_diagnosis.htm - 10k

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Note added at 3 hrs (2008-04-30 12:48:05 GMT) Post-grading
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I'm glad I could help! Lucky I decided to check my emails before taking my daughter to school.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2008-04-30 12:48:54 GMT) Post-grading
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"Main" sounds better.

Roxanna Delgado
United States
Local time: 04:13
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 315
Grading comment
You have saved my bacon. I have to deliver this translation Now!

Notes to answerer
Asker: Phew! Thank goodness for docs!

Asker: p.s. I have changed "large" to "main".

Asker: This is when the Internet is a Godsend! Many, many thanks.

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