A twitter reply re. diagnosis - mental illness
A Diagnosis alone cannot explain a person's 'life experience'.
— Peter Jones (@h2cm) October 7, 2022
Ppl untilise 'a' Dx for info compression, contracting+ *yes* to formulate treatment, explain behaviour *meaning*, give a 'why' (off-sick) socio-politically.
Medical sociology is a gift. Illich, Canguilhem et al. 1/7
My source: With thanks to Justin Garson and other respondents.