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Nov 2024
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Precision in Psychiatry: Diagnosing, Tre...

Pocket Psychiatry: A Carlat Podcast
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Today, we delve into the complicated world of psychiatric diagnoses and their impact on treatment.


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Published On: 11/11/2024

Duration: 34 minutes, 20 seconds


Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa and Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPH, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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