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Abstract

A 33-year-old woman presents with a seven-year history of hand washing for two to six hours a day, as well as urges to check doors and stoves extensively before leaving her home. Her life is restricted, and her family members are upset about her behavior. How should she be evaluated and treated?

Details

Title
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Author
Jenike, Michael A, MD
Pages
259-65
Section
39; Clinical Practice
Publication year
2004
Publication date
Jan 15, 2004
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
223938158
Copyright
Copyright © 2004 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.