Condition · Australian terminology

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Definition

A condition involving obsessions, compulsions or both that cause distress or interfere with functioning.

Topic: Conditions, risk and safetyAbbreviation: OCD

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A condition involving obsessions, compulsions or both that cause distress or interfere with functioning. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

Also known as: OCD

The term describes a recognised condition, not a conclusion that can be made from one feature alone.
Assessment should consider course, functional effect, physical health, medicines, substances and context.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Mental health conditions

Condition · Australian terminology

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Definition

A condition involving obsessions, compulsions or both that cause distress or interfere with functioning.

Topic: Conditions, risk and safetyAbbreviation: OCD

Source linked1 covered source

Also known as: OCD

The term describes a recognised condition, not a conclusion that can be made from one feature alone.
Assessment should consider course, functional effect, physical health, medicines, substances and context.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Mental health conditions