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Life Sciences
Researchers from University of California report on findings in life sciences
March 8th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Factitious disorders: potential litigation risks for plastic surgeons' new findings in life sciences. "Patients with factitious physical disorders can present with a myriad of signs and symptoms. Common presentations include persistent wounds and abscesses that are often treated by plastic surgeons," scientists in the United States report. "Because these individuals are surreptitiously trying to maintain their illness, rather than recover, adverse outcomes are common, particularly when the plastic surgeon has not detected the factitious etiology. Well-meaning plastic surgeons trying to help difficult-to-treat patients may be at high risk for poor...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-08)
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