A(n) __________ refers to the determination of the nature of an illness, while a(n) __________ refers to the procedure used to gather information necessary to identify the illness.

A) examination; investigation
B) assessment; diagnosis
C) medical examination; clinical interview
D) diagnosis; assessment
E) diagnostic system; classification system

Assessment

The systematic process of documenting and using empirical data to measure knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs.

Clinical Interview

A structured or semi-structured conversation between a healthcare professional and a patient aimed at diagnosing or assessing mental health conditions.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, typically after a thorough examination of the evidence or symptoms.