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A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every patient.In addition,a detailed mental status examination is also recommended for every patient to make a diagnosis and the management of the case accordingly.
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It’s important to know why there’s problem in your “cognition “. It may be one of the symptoms of the disorder rather than the diagnosis .Treatment should be targeted towards the diagnosis and not just the symptoms.
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I’m sure,Detailed history of your problem must have been taken by your treating psychiatrist.You should discuss about your diagnosis with her and other related issues.