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Michelle Andrews

Michelle Andrews appears in the following:

Psychiatric Manual May Soon Include 'Gambling Disorder'

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

A change in guidelines for psychiatric diagnoses would add problem gambling as an addictive disorder. The designation would clear a path to add other behavioral problems — such as sex or Internet addiction — in the future.

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Trained Interpreters Can Help Prevent Medical Errors

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Though they may be well-meaning, not to mention more affordable than trained interpreters, relying on accidental interpreters, such as family members, during medical treatment isn't the best idea, research has found.

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Hospitals Offer Alternative Treatments: Acupuncture, Yes; Ginkgo, No

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

A survey finds 42 percent of hospitals offer at least one type of complementary or alternative medicine treatment. Those hospitals that offer the options cite patient demand as the top reason. Clinical effectiveness is the No. 2 reason.

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