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DSM: Development of diagnosis - ANSWERhypothesis (diagnostic formulation); Gather information and make assessment (723.1) Diagnostic Formulation considerations: - ANSWER1. onset of issue 2. chronic/episodic 3. Family history 4. Use Multiple Sources (client, collateral) 5. context of information (e.g., currently in crisis?) 6. Use clinician observation and client reports (723.1) Assessment - ANSWERRule out: 1) Malingering and Factitious Disorder, 2) a substance etiology, 3) an etiological medical condition, 4) determining the specific primary disorder(s), 5) differentiating Adjustment Disorder from the residual Other Specified and Unspecified conditions, and 6) establishing the boundary with no mental disorder. (723.1) Parsimony - ANSWERUse the fewest dx's to explain the most/all symptoms (723.1) Diagnostic Challenges - ANSWER1. inadequate data 2. multiple diagnoses 3. atypical presentations 4. limited intake time (723.1) MSE (Mental Status Exam) Considerations - ANSWER1. Appearance (hygiene, facial hair, body art/piercings, clothing) 2. Attitude (rapport, degree of engagement) 3. Behavior (calm, energetic, tired? ) 4. Movement (pscyhomotor retardation/agitation)