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don't know but flat effect is also a cognitive....nm

Posted By: dysfunction..........nm on 2006-06-05
In Reply to: S/L Luke? Pt has flat affect, Luke congruent? - calligirl

Subject: don't know but flat effect is also a cognitive....nm




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