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Patient Assisted Suicide Case Study
This is 28 year old WF. Patient is here for her her depression follow up. Patient states either celexa 20 mg or vistril is not working for the patient and d/c the meds. Patient reports she had a positive response with effecsor and would like to get back on the medication. Patient is also complains of insomnia. Patient denies thoughts of suicide or

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