After assessing her patient, Dr.Juarez wrote in her notes, "Mr.Marshall is a depressed and anxious man." This statement is an example of
A)good diagnostic practice.
B)uncertainty in diagnosis.
C)A DSM-5 diagnosis.
D)reifying a diagnosis.

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The statement "Mr.Marshall is a depressed and anxious man" reifies the diagnosis by identifying the patient with the disorder, rather than framing it as a temporary state or a symptom to be treated. This can result in stigma and a fixed, unhelpful narrative for the patient. It is better practice to describe the patient's symptoms and experiences without labeling them as the disorder itself.

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