An accurate diagnosis is critical to patient well-being, ...

[Themember4]

An accurate diagnosis is critical to patient well-being, effective treatment, and long-term functioning. What specific consequences might an inaccurate diagnosis have for a patient?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Farley works as a suicide hotline staffer. One evening, he received a call from a young woman who complained of suicidal ideation but felt no immediate risk of acting on her thoughts.
 
  Given this, Farley provided a referral for follow-up at the local community counseling center. Which type of suicide prevention does this scenario depict?
   A) Early detection
   B) Peer support
   C) Crisis intervention
   D) Critical incident debriefing

[brittanywood]

Answer to Question 1

Inaccurate diagnosis affects understanding and communication of a patient's illness. It may lead to inappropriate treatment and further complications for the patient in the future. (See Real People, Real Disorders)

Answer to Question 2

C

[Themember4]

Thank you

[brittanywood]

No problem