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Why are doctors so hesitant?
Why are doctors so hesitant on labelling mental health conditions when the patient clearly exhibits all the symptoms, and, fits all the criteria of the said mental health disorder as provided by the dsm-5 or icd-11? As for my case, having exhibited both psychotic and mood disorder symptoms of schizoaffective disorder(bipolar type) but both psychiatrists I have visited has refused to provide me a diagnosis all the while prescribing exact medication combination that is commonly used to treat schizoaffective disorder. Why keep patients in the dark about their own condition when a name of the disorder is very important in learning about the prognosis of the disorder?
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Some doctors are very anxious and wary about the same. Experienced doctors do diagnose and tell the condition to the patient and accompanying family members the diagnosis that has been made (which might change too over the course of illness) and treatment as per the present condition. You have to search and consult them. Good luck
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Hi.. diagnosis mental illness requires the presence of a certain set of criteria as given in icd or dsm.. but sometimes the symptoms may be vague , doesn't meet time duration or otherwise. However will need further history regarding your symptoms to advise appropriately.
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