All the stories in this book are true. As a physician, however, I've sought to protect the privacy of my patients by not using their real names, I've also changed certain identifying details to be absolutely sure not to violate confidentiality.

Copyright © 1996 by Judith Orloff, M.D.

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First eBook Edition: May 1997

ISBN: 978-0-446-55405-3