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02 October 2023

Volume 32 | Issue 19

ISSN (Print): 0966-0461

ISSN (Online): 2052-2819

Factitious disorder in IV therapy

It is essential to maintain a high level of suspicion while also approaching patients with empathy and understanding. Building a rapport with patients can help in effectively addressing and managing factitious disorder in the context of IV therapy.

Editorial

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