I've been doing a lot of research into ADHD. Three experts in the field collaborated and wrote a book based on their study, and they propose asking 9 specific questions as an initial diagnostic test for ADHD in adults.
Would I violate copyright I used those questions in a pamphlet I'm writing with attribution (Doctors Barkely, and so on, suggest using this quick diagnostic scan)? I'm guessing yes, but the questions seem to be almost verbatim the DSM-IV questions, and those you can copy - right? Still, that probably isn't excuse to use them.
Thanks! Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
NAL, but it seems probable unless permission for republication is granted in the original publication. You can quote the list for academic purposes, but probably not in the case of a pamphlet- why not just use the DSM questions if they are so similar?
Posted by dabbler (Member # 6443) on :
Actually they're probably both copyrighted. Screening questions are often a source of income for these folks, so they sell licenses of the questionnaires. Your best bet is to email the author and ask permission. Most likely they'll say no.
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
The DSM IV can be copied and reprinted with permission from the APA, which is not hard to get.
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