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“Patients who were misdiagnosed with psychiatric/psychosomatic symptoms also reported lower levels of confidence, trust, and satisfaction related to medical care than those who had been misdiagnosed with a different physical condition.”

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“Patients who reported that their autoimmune disease was misdiagnosed as psychosomatic or a mental health condition were more likely to experience higher levels of depression and anxiety, and lower mental wellbeing. (contd)”

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