Somatoform Disorders Are Characterized by Excessive, Dramatic Physical Complaints That

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True/False

Somatoform disorders are characterized by excessive, dramatic physical complaints that do not fit any medical disease.

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Oregon Death with Dignity Act

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Lethal Prescription

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Mentally Competent

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