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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?

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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


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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)

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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