When clinicians assign a diagnosis,they are saying that the pattern of dysfunction is basically the same as one that has been displayed by many other people.This is MOST important because it means:

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Assigning a diagnosis based on a recognized pattern of dysfunction allows clinicians to predict which treatments have been effective for others with the same diagnosis, thus guiding treatment decisions.

When Clinicians Assign a Diagnosis,they Are Saying That the Pattern