Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Long-Term Care

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Author(s):

Paul Kettl, MD

Author Affiliations:

Dr. Kettl is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, and on staff at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA.

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