One Important Advantage of Using a Classification and Diagnostic System

question 97

Multiple Choice

One important advantage of using a classification and diagnostic system such as DSM-5 is that knowing a patient's diagnosis

• A)helps the therapist to develop a treatment plan and prognosis.
• B)allows patients to fully participate in their own treatment.
• C)permits the insurance company to have access to patients' records.
• D)allows the therapist to see the patient as an individual.

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