One reason for the revisions in later versions of DSM was to have the diagnostic categories correspond more closely to those in the

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The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a system used by health care providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures. DSM revisions aimed to have diagnostic categories correspond more closely to those in the ICD to promote consistency and facilitate communication among health care providers.

One Reason for the Revisions in Later Versions of DSM