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We work in a world in which most of us must manage the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the ICD (International Classification of Diseases), insurance forms, and other forces that draw our attention to diagnostic categories and invite us to think of our patients in terms of which diagnostic labels apply. The powerful language of labels can distort or blot out completely the person behind the label. Some clinicians, particularly in inpatient and forensic settings, may stop using the patient’s name entirely and use only the label, often in a way that seems to lack respect or dignity (e.g., “Time to see if that schizophrenic is ready for a home visit. You gotta be careful with schizos”).