Imagine Linda and Bob both come into a doctor's office complaining of stress, lack of appetite, and fatigue. Doctors diagnose Linda with depression and Bob with overwork. Which of the following phenomenon likely helps explain the different diagnoses despite identical symptoms.

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Implicit physician biases can lead to different diagnoses for patients with identical symptoms based on factors like gender, race, or perceived socioeconomic status, influencing the doctor's interpretation of symptoms and decision-making process.

Imagine Linda and Bob Both Come into a Doctor's Office