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Introduction Differential Diagnosis Overview Symptom Overlap: Many symptoms, like fatigue, can have multiple causes (e.g., hormonal imbalances, medication side effects, nutrient deficiencies). Comprehensive Approach: Importance of considering bio-psycho-social factors before diagnosing to avoid missing underlying physical causes. Talk Therapy Limitations: Emphasizes that some conditions (e.g., atrial fibrillation) cannot be resolved through therapy alone. Framing Bias in Diagnosis Definition: A cognitive bias where decision-making is influenced by how information is presented. Impact: Patients may describe symptoms differently to different professionals (e.g., physical symptoms to doctors, emotional symptoms to therapists), leading to potential misdiagnoses. Confirmation Bias Definition: The tendency to favor information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or expectations. Clinical Implications: Can lead to misdiagnoses by assuming a patient’s issues are solely mental health-related without con