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Feb 25
55m 50s

A DSM Conversation with Dr. Allen France...

Dr. Tanner Hewitt, Dr. Larry Wang and Dr. Bradley Miller
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We are back with another special guest episode! Please welcome Dr. Allen Frances, who was intricately involved in the formation of both the DSM III and DSM IV, the latter of which he served as chair.


https://x.com/AllenFrancesMD

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HO76FU

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/authors/allen-frances-md


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