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What Do Psychiatrists Think About Caring for Patients Who Have Extremely Treatment-Refractory Illness?

Natalie J. Dorfmana Baylor College of MedicineORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2651-7003View further author information
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Jennifer Blumenthal-Barbya Baylor College of MedicineORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1054-619XView further author information
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Peter A. Ubelb Duke UniversityView further author information
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Bryanna Moorec University of Texas Medical BranchORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9086-1952View further author information
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Ryan Nelsona Baylor College of MedicineORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0063-0689View further author information
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Brent M. Kiousd University of UtahCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 51-58 | Published online: 28 Jun 2023

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