Leo has recently been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition by a private practitioner using the DSM-5. However, when his NHS GP reviews his case, they refer to the ICD-11 and express doubts about the initial diagnosis. Leo's partner, Sam, is a student nurse and is now concerned about the reliability of Leo's clinical diagnosis.
Explain whether Sam's concerns about the reliability of Leo's diagnosis are justified.
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