Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?
Yes
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Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?
Yes
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Is this a new and original contribution?
Yes
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Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?
Yes
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Are structure and length satisfactory?
Yes
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Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?
Yes
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Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?
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Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?
Yes
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Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?
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Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?
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Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?
Yes
Other Comments:
PDs are difficult to be diagnosed and hence diagnostic improvements are required for proper treatment planning. Both categorical and dimensional approaches have limitations as evidenced in this review article. Tabulation of studies that focussed on categorical and dimensional assessment of PDs might facilitate quick reading of this manuscript by readers.
Competing interests: I have no conflicts of interest in the review of this paper
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Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?: No
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Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
Clinical experience with PDs population yes
How to cite: Qureshi N A.Categorising Personality Disorder: Entering a New dimension?[Review of the article 'Categorising Personality Disorder: Entering a New dimension?' by Macdonald T].WebmedCentral 2012;3(3):WMCRW001536
PDs are difficult to be diagnosed and hence diagnostic improvements are required for proper treatment planning. Both categorical and dimensional approaches have limitations as evidenced in this review article. Tabulation of studies that focussed on categorical and dimensional assessment of PDs might facilitate quick reading of this manuscript by readers.
I have no conflicts of interest in the review of this paper
No
No
None
Clinical experience with PDs population yes