The tendency to exaggerate or overestimate the extent of pathology is known as ______________ the patient.

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Overpathologizing refers to the tendency to overemphasize or exaggerate the extent of pathology or illness in a patient. This can lead to unnecessary medical tests, treatments, or interventions. Improper coding refers to coding errors in medical records, while overmedicalizing refers to the over-reliance on medical interventions for non-medical conditions. Overgeneralizing refers to drawing overly broad conclusions or assumptions about a patient's condition or situation.

The Tendency to Exaggerate or Overestimate the Extent of Pathology