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Post-Concussion Syndrome After Psychiatric Referral

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Published Online: Sep 8th 2015

Arun S. Chhabra, MD, of Rush University Medical Center, advises that upon referral to a psychiatric specialist, neurologists should follow up with patients to discuss concussion-related concerns that the patient may not feel comfortable discussing with the psychiatric specialist.

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