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How can a doctor diagnose someone with bipolar disorder?
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Evaluation: A psychiatric evaluation consists of detailed history including medical, psychiatric history, duration and nature of symptoms and after ruling out other causes such as medical conditions or substance use related symptoms, a diagnosis can be made if symptoms are present.
Answered 8/18/2015
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