George Is a Private Practitioner Who Has Begun to See

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Short Answer

George is a private practitioner who has begun to see Elise, a 30-year-old female with a mild anxiety disorder.In order to continue treatment and receive payment by Elise' medical insurance, George deliberately misdiagnoses Elise with a severe panic disorder.

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Definitions:

Colon Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon), which is the final part of the digestive tract.

Colostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) from the colon to the surface of the abdomen to eliminate waste.

Peristalsis

The involuntary contractions and relaxations of the muscles in the digestive tract, which move contents through the system.

Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum, where most of the nutrients from food are absorbed.