The Tendency to Exaggerate or Overestimate the Extent of Pathology

question 34

Multiple Choice

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

• A) improperly coding
• B) overpathologizing
• C) overmedicalizing
• D) overgeneralizing

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Definitions:

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