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44 TPC D igest and a new severity scale was added that allows clinicians to better note levels of client functioning. These changes and others require counselors to update their diagnostic practices. With the release of the DSM-5 , counselors have an opportunity to help clients understand the changes and develop an accurate, healthy understanding of their condition. By using thorough, updated notation in medical records and insurance documentation, counselors can communicate effectively using the common language established by the DSM-5 and enable sophisticated research on trends in diagnosis and treatment. Counselors, supervisors and counselor educators may find these cases helpful as they revise their diagnostic practices. Full article and references: Welfare, L. E., & Cook, R. M. (2014). Revising diagnoses for clients with chronic mental health issues: Implications of the DSM-5 . The Professional Counselor , 4 , 232– 245. doi:10.15241/lew.4.3.232 The Professional Counselor DIGEST Volume 4, Issue 3 http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org © 2014 NBCC, Inc. and Affiliates