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Michael J. Peterson, MD, PhD
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Bioethical Challenges for Psychiatrists: Determination of Decisional Capacity
Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD, PhD, MA, MPH, MSBE, DPS, MSJ;Mary Ann Cohen, MD;James A. Bourgeois, OD, MD;Michael J. Peterson, MD, PhD;Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
July 26th 2016The authors parse myths and facts about decisional capacity, with the goal of preserving patients' dignity and autonomy and helping you mediate conflicts, meet bioethical challenges, and provide compassionate resolutions.
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