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misdiagnosis

misdiagnosis Misdiagnosis is an incorrect diagnosis that can happen when one condition’s symptoms resemble those of another illness or are mimicked by a medical condition or drug effects.

Misdiagnosis is an incorrect diagnosis that can happen when one condition’s symptoms resemble those of another illness or are mimicked by a medical condition or drug effects. In mental health assessment, avoiding misdiagnosis involves looking at how symptoms change over days and weeks instead of judging only the person’s current symptoms.