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What is an example of abnormal behavior that requires consultation with a psychiatrist?
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Deviation from usual: Any behavior that is a deviation from a persons usual behavior that affects the person's ability to function at work, socially, or with caring for oneself requires to be evaluated by a physician and not necessarily by a psychiatric physician.
Answered 3/29/2015
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