Recent surveys of psychologists have indicated that compared to a client paying out of pocket,an identical client paying via managed care is more likely to receive a DSM diagnosis if the client's symptoms are

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Managed care companies have a financial incentive to diagnose clients with conditions that are easily treatable and have a short duration. Inattention/hyperactivity, social phobia, depression, and anxiety are all conditions that can be treated with medication and/or therapy, and they typically have a relatively short duration. Therefore, managed care companies are more likely to diagnose clients with these conditions, even if their symptoms are below diagnosable levels.

Recent Surveys of Psychologists Have Indicated That Compared to a Client