When clinicians assign a diagnosis, they are saying that the pattern 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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The ability to predict which treatments will be effective is a key advantage of assigning a diagnosis, as it is based on patterns observed in many other people with the same diagnosis. This allows for evidence-based treatment plans.

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