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Larissa McGarrity is a clinical associate professor at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah and ... Show More
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The Doctor Will See You, and Stop Judging You, Now
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Have you ever felt judged at the doctor’s office, even before you said a word? Unfortunately, that’s no ... Show More
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