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    The document outlines a 6 step differential diagnosis process to determine a patient's condition: 1) rule out malingering or factitious disorder, 2) rule out substance causes, 3) rule out medical illness causes, 4) determine impairment or distress level, 5) determine primary diagnosis, and 6) differentiate adjustment disorders from other disorders or no disorder.

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    The document outlines a 6 step differential diagnosis process to determine a patient's condition: 1) rule out malingering or factitious disorder, 2) rule out substance causes, 3) rule out medical illness causes, 4) determine impairment or distress level, 5) determine primary diagnosis, and 6) differentiate adjustment disorders from other disorders or no disorder.

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    Differential Diagnosis

    Question 1: Is it real?
    This serves to rule out malingering and factitious disorder

    Question 2: Is it due to substances?


    This serves to rule out substance etiology (including illicit drugs and medications)

    Question 3: Is it due to a medical illness?


    This serves to rule out a diagnosis of a disorder due to a general medical condition (including
    illicit drugs and medications)

    Question 4: Does it impair functioning?


    If not, does it cause significant distress to the individual or others?

    Question 5: What’s the most likely diagnosis?


    Determine the Specific Primary Disorder

    Question 6: Is it due to adjustment?


    Differentiate Adjustment Disorders from the Residual Other Specified or Unspecified Disorders

    Rule out other disorders

    Establish the Boundary with No Mental Disorder

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