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Comment
. 2004 Mar-Apr;19(2):77-8.
doi: 10.1177/153331750401900214.

Validation theory and the myth of the therapeutic lie

Naomi Feil, Rita Altman
Comment

Validation theory and the myth of the therapeutic lie

Naomi Feil et al. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2004 Mar-Apr.
No abstract available

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  • To lie or not to lie: that is the question.
    Zeltzer BB. Zeltzer BB. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2003 Nov-Dec;18(6):325-6. doi: 10.1177/153331750301800613. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2003. PMID: 14682074 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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