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Jose R. Maldonado, MD, FAPM
Psychiatrist, Transplant psychiatrist
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (General Psychiatry and Psychology-Adult) and, by courtesy, of Emergency Medicine and of Medicine at the Stanford University Medical Center
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Fellowship: New England Medical Center (1993) MA
- Residency: Temple University Hospital (1992) PA
- Board Certification: Psychosomatic Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2005)
- Board Certification: Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (1993)
- Board Certification: Forensic Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2005)
- Diplomate, ABPN, Forensic Psychiatry (2005)
- Diplomate, ABPN, Psychosomatic Medicine (2005)
- Diplomate, American Board Forensic Examiner, Forensic Medicine (1996)
- Diplomate, American Board Forensic Medicine, Forensic Medicine (1996)
- Diplomate, ABPN, General Psychiatry (1993)
- Fellowship, New England Medical Center, Psychosomatic Medicine (1993)
- Resident, Temple University Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry (1992)
- Internship: Temple University Hospital (1989) PA
- Medical Education: Ponce School Of Medicine (1988) PR
- MD, Ponce School of Medicine, Medicine (1988)
Honors & Awards
- Charles Shagass, MD Award, for meritorious scholarly work during residency, Temple University School of Medicine (June 1992)
- Fellow, American College of Forensic Psychiatry (January 1996)
- Fellow, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (November 1996)
- 2001-Teacher of the Year Award, Psychiatric Times (November 2001)
- Best Paper on the Application of Hypnosis, American Psychological Association (August 2002)
- 2003 Kaiser Awards for Clinical Teaching, Stanford University School of Medicine (June 2003)
- Best Researcher/Author Presentation, 17th World Congress on Psychosomatic Medicine (August 2003)
- Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University (June 2004)
- DLIN/Fischer Award, for significant achievement in clinical research, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (November 2004)
- Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University (June 2009)
- Dorfman Award for Best Original Research, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (November 2009)
- Dorfman Award, for Best Case Report, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (November 2006)
Administrative Appointments
- Chair, Ethics Committee, Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (1995 - 1997)
- Admissions Panel, Stanford University Medical School (1998 - 2008)
- National Panel on Transplantation, National Institute of Health (2004 - 2008)
- Committee on Xenotransplantation, The Secretary of Health & Human Services (2004 - 2008)
- Co-Chair, Ethics Committee, Stanford University Medical Center (2001 - 2009)
- Senator-at-Large, Stanford School of Medicine (2009 - 2011)
Publications
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An Insatiable Desire for Tofu: A Case of Restless Legs and Unusual Pica in Iron Deficiency Anemia
Sher, Y., & Maldonado, J. R. (2014). An Insatiable Desire for Tofu: A Case of Restless Legs and Unusual Pica in Iron Deficiency Anemia. PSYCHOSOMATICS, 55(6), 680-685. -
The "Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale" (PAWSS): systematic literature review and pilot study of a new scale for the prediction of complicated alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Maldonado, J. R., Sher, Y., Ashouri, J. F., Hills-Evans, K., Swendsen, H., & Miller, A. C. (2014). The "Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale" (PAWSS): systematic literature review and pilot study of a new scale for the prediction of complicated alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Alcohol , 48(4), 375-390. -
Neuropathogenesis of Delirium: Review of Current Etiologic Theories and Common Pathways
Maldonado, J. R. (2013). Neuropathogenesis of Delirium: Review of Current Etiologic Theories and Common Pathways. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY, 21(12), 1190-1222. -
Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) Triggered by Acute Mania: A Review and Case Report
Maldonado, J. R., Pajouhi, P., & Witteles, R. (2013). Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) Triggered by Acute Mania: A Review and Case Report. PSYCHOSOMATICS, 54(1), 74-79.
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Benzodiazepine loading versus symptom-triggered treatment of alcohol withdrawal: a prospective, randomized clinical trial
Maldonado, J. R., Nguyen, L. H., Schader, E. M., & Brooks, J. O. (2012). Benzodiazepine loading versus symptom-triggered treatment of alcohol withdrawal: a prospective, randomized clinical trial. GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY, 34(6), 611-617.
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The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplantation (SIPAT): A New Tool for the Psychosocial Evaluation of Pre-Transplant Candidates
Maldonado, J. R., Dubois, H. C., David, E. E., Sher, Y., Lolak, S., & Witten, D. (2012). The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplantation (SIPAT): A New Tool for the Psychosocial Evaluation of Pre-Transplant Candidates. PSYCHOSOMATICS, 53(2), 123-132.
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Empirical findings on legal difficulties among practicing psychiatrists
Reich, J. H., & Maldonado, J. (2011). Empirical findings on legal difficulties among practicing psychiatrists. ANNALS OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY, 23(4), 297-307.
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An Approach to the Patient with Substance Use and Abuse
Maldonado, J. R. (2010). An Approach to the Patient with Substance Use and Abuse. MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 94(6), 1169-?.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not a contraindication to gastric bypass in veterans with morbid obesity
Ikossi, D. G., Maldonado, J. R., Hernandez-Boussard, T., & Eisenberg, D. (2010). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not a contraindication to gastric bypass in veterans with morbid obesity. SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 24(8), 1892-1897.
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The Impact of Depression in Heart Disease
Sher, Y., Lolak, S., & Maldonado, J. R. (2010). The Impact of Depression in Heart Disease. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY REPORTS, 12(3), 255-264.
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Dexmedetomidine and the Reduction of Postoperative Delirium after Cardiac Surgery
Maldonado, J. R., Wysong, A., van der Starre, P. Ja., Block, T., Miller, C., & Reitz, B. A. (2009). Dexmedetomidine and the Reduction of Postoperative Delirium after Cardiac Surgery. PSYCHOSOMATICS, 50(3), 206-217.
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Aspects to consider when evaluating a live organ donor
Maldonado JR. (2009). Aspects to consider when evaluating a live organ donor. Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry, VII(3).
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Delirium risk factors and treatment algorithm
Maldonado JR. (2009). Delirium risk factors and treatment algorithm. Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry, VII(3).
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Delirium in the acute care setting: characteristics, diagnosis and treatment.
Maldonado JR. (2008). Delirium in the acute care setting: characteristics, diagnosis and treatment. Crit Care Clin., 24(4).
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Delirium following abrupt discontinuation of fluoxetine.
Blum D, Maldonado J, Meyer E, & Lansberg M. (2008). Delirium following abrupt discontinuation of fluoxetine. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 110(1).
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Pathoetiological model of delirium: a comprehensive understanding of the neurobiology of delirium and an evidence-based approach to prevention and treatment.
Maldonado JR. (2008). Pathoetiological model of delirium: a comprehensive understanding of the neurobiology of delirium and an evidence-based approach to prevention and treatment. Crit Care Clin, 24(4).
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Antidepressant and statin interactions: A review and case report of simvastatin and nefazodone-induced rhabdomyolysis and transaminitis
Karnik, N. S., & Maldonado, J. R. (2005). Antidepressant and statin interactions: A review and case report of simvastatin and nefazodone-induced rhabdomyolysis and transaminitis. PSYCHOSOMATICS, 46(6), 565-568.
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Social support and maladaptive coping as predictors of the change in physical health symptoms among persons living with HIV/AIDS
Ashton, E., Vosvick, M., Chesney, M., Gore-Felton, C., Koopman, C., & Spiegel, D. (2005). Social support and maladaptive coping as predictors of the change in physical health symptoms among persons living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS, 19(9), 587-598.
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Differences between long- and short-acting benzodiazepines in the management of alcohol withdrawal
Maldonado JR, Brooks JO, Nguyen LH, & Schader M. (2005). Differences between long- and short-acting benzodiazepines in the management of alcohol withdrawal. J Psychosomatic Research, 58.
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Alpha-2 agonist induced sedation prevents ICU delirium in post-cardotomy patients
Maldonado JR, Wysong A, van der Starre PJ, Block T, & Reitz B. (2005). Alpha-2 agonist induced sedation prevents ICU delirium in post-cardotomy patients. J Psychosomatic Research, 58.
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Dissociative States in Personality Disorders
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (2005). Dissociative States in Personality Disorders. Textbook of Personality Disorders; Oldham JM, Skodol AE, Bender DS (eds).
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Dexmedetomidine: can it reduce the incidence of ICU delirium?
Maldonado JR, van der Starre PJ, Block T, & Wysong A. (2004). Dexmedetomidine: can it reduce the incidence of ICU delirium?. Psychosomatics, 45(2).
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Post-Operative Sedation and the Incidence of Delirium and Cognitive Deficits in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Maldonado JR, van der Starre PJ, Block T, & Wysong A. (2003). Post-Operative Sedation and the Incidence of Delirium and Cognitive Deficits in Cardiac Surgery Patients. Anesthesiology, 99.
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Selective attention as possible mechanism of symptom production in conversion disorders
Maldonado JR, & Jasiukaitis P. (2003). Selective attention as possible mechanism of symptom production in conversion disorders. J Psychosom Research, 55.
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Evidence of decreased incidence of extra-pyramidal symptoms with intravenous haloperidol
Maldonado JR, & Kang H. (2003). Evidence of decreased incidence of extra-pyramidal symptoms with intravenous haloperidol. J Psychosom Research, 55.
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Hypnosis
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (2003). Hypnosis. Psychiatry, Second Edition; Tashman A, Kay J, Lieberman J (eds).
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Dissociative Disorders
Spiegel D, & Maldonado JR. (2003). Dissociative Disorders. Psychiatry; Tashman A, Kay J, Lieberman J (eds).
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Clinical implications of the recognition and management of delirium in general medical and surgical wards
Maldonado JR, Dhami N, & Wise L. (2003). Clinical implications of the recognition and management of delirium in general medical and surgical wards. Psychosomatics, 44(2).
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Predictors of quality of life in HIV-infected individuals: the effects of immunological status and depression
Maldonado JR, Israelski D, Diamond S, Chapman A, Koopman C, & Spiegel D. (2003). Predictors of quality of life in HIV-infected individuals: the effects of immunological status and depression. J Psychosom Research, 55.
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Recognition and management of delirium in the medical and surgical intensive care wards
Maldonado JR, & Dhami N. (2003). Recognition and management of delirium in the medical and surgical intensive care wards. J Psychosom Research, 55(2).
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Postoperative sedation and the incidence of delirium and cognitive deficits in cardiac surgery patients
Maldonado JR, van der Starre PJ, Block T, & Wysong A. (2003). Postoperative sedation and the incidence of delirium and cognitive deficits in cardiac surgery patients. Annals of Neurology, 54.
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Ethical and psychosocial challenges in liver transplantation
Withers NW, Hilsabeck RC, & Maldonado JR. (2003). Ethical and psychosocial challenges in liver transplantation. J Psychosom Research, 55.
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Liver Transplantation in alcoholic liver disease: selection and outcome
Maldonado JR. (2003). Liver Transplantation in alcoholic liver disease: selection and outcome. J Psychosom Research, 55.
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Clinical and Financial Implications of the Timely Recognition and Management of Delirium in the Acute Medical Wards
Maldonado JR, & Wise L. (2003). Clinical and Financial Implications of the Timely Recognition and Management of Delirium in the Acute Medical Wards. J Psychosom Research, 55(2).
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The role of the novel anesthetic agent dexmedetomidine on reduction of the incidence of ICU delirium in postcardiotomy patients
Maldonado JR, Wysong A, & van der Starre PJ. (2003). The role of the novel anesthetic agent dexmedetomidine on reduction of the incidence of ICU delirium in postcardiotomy patients. J Psychosom Research, 55(2).
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Factitious Disorder-By-Proxy: when parents deceive their children?s doctors
Maldonado JR. (2003). Factitious Disorder-By-Proxy: when parents deceive their children?s doctors. American Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 24(1).
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Ethical and clinical implications of liver transplantation in patients on methadone maintenance therapy
Maldonado JR. (2003). Ethical and clinical implications of liver transplantation in patients on methadone maintenance therapy. J Psychosom Research, 55.
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Clinical characteristics, pathophysiology, and treatment of Conversion Disorders: A research based approach
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (2003). Clinical characteristics, pathophysiology, and treatment of Conversion Disorders: A research based approach. Psychosomatics, 44(2).
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Psychosomatic aspects in liver disease
Withers NW, Maldonado JR, Hilsabeck RC, & Dishman B. (2003). Psychosomatic aspects in liver disease. J Psychosom Research, 55.
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Acute stress reactions following the assassination of Mexican presidential candidate Colosio
Maldonado, J. R., Page, K., Koopman, C., Butler, L. D., Stein, H., & Spiegel, D. (2002). Acute stress reactions following the assassination of Mexican presidential candidate Colosio. JOURNAL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS, 15(5), 401-405.
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Dissociative Disorders
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (2002). Dissociative Disorders. Textbook of Psychiatry, Fourth Edition; Talbot J, Yudosky S (Eds.).
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Hypnosis
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (2002). Hypnosis. Textbook of Psychiatry, Fourth Edition; Talbot J, Yudosky S (Eds.).
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When patients deceive doctors: a review of Factitious Disorders
Maldonado JR. (2002). When patients deceive doctors: a review of Factitious Disorders. American Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 23(2).
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Performance improvement: increasing recognition and treatment of postoperative delirium.
SHINN, J. A., & Maldonado, J. R. (2000). Performance improvement: increasing recognition and treatment of postoperative delirium. Progress in cardiovascular nursing, 15(3), 114-115.
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The relationship between pain and coping styles among HIV-positive men and women
Hart, S., Gore-Felton, C., Maldonado, J., Lagana, L., Blake-Mortimer, J., & Spiegel, D. (2000). The relationship between pain and coping styles among HIV-positive men and women. PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH, 15(6), 869-879.
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Intravenous versus oral haloperidol: An evaluation of the incidence of extra-pyramidal symptoms
Maldonado JR. (2000). Intravenous versus oral haloperidol: An evaluation of the incidence of extra-pyramidal symptoms. Psychosomatics, 41(2).
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Treatment of Dissociative Disorders
Maldonado JR, Butler L, & Spiegel D. (2000). Treatment of Dissociative Disorders. A Guide to Treatments That Work, 2nd Edition; Nathan PE, Gorman JM (Eds.).
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Dissociation
Maldonado JR. (2000). Dissociation. Encyclopedia of Stress; Fink G (Ed).
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Immunological status versus depression as predictors of quality of life in HIV-infected individuals
Maldonado JR, Koopman C, & Spiegel D. (2000). Immunological status versus depression as predictors of quality of life in HIV-infected individuals. Immunological status versus depression as predictors of quality of life in HIV-infected individuals, 41(2).
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Medical Hypnosis
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (2000). Medical Hypnosis. Psychiatric Care of the Medical Patient.; Stoudemire A (Ed).
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The Relationship Between Pain and Coping Styles Among HIV-Positive Men and Women
Hart S, Gore-Felton C, Maldonado J, Lagana L, Koopman C, & Spiegel D. (2000). The Relationship Between Pain and Coping Styles Among HIV-Positive Men and Women. Psychology and Health, 15.
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Hypnosis
Cardeña E, Maldonado, J, van der Hart O, & Spiegel D. (2000). Hypnosis. Effective Treatments for PTSD; Foa EB, Keane TM, Friedman MJ (Eds.).
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Conversion Disorder
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (2000). Conversion Disorder. Review of Psychiatry-Volume 20: Somatoform and Factitious Disorders; Phillips KA (Ed.).
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Diagnoses of children and adolescents on initial presentation to a Nigerian outpatient psychiatry clinic
Lustig, S. L., & Maldonado, J. R. (1999). Diagnoses of children and adolescents on initial presentation to a Nigerian outpatient psychiatry clinic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY, 45(3), 190-197.
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Dissociative Disorders
Spiegel D, & Maldonado JR. (1999). Dissociative Disorders. Textbook of Psychiatry; Talbot J, Yudosky S.
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La Hipnosis y los Trastornos Posttraumáticos
Cardeña E, Maldonado JR, Spiegel, & D. (1999). La Hipnosis y los Trastornos Posttraumáticos. Anales de Psicologia, 15(1).
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Diagnoses of children and adolescents on initial presentation to a Nigerian outpatient psychiatry clinic
Lustig SL, & Maldonado JR. (1999). Diagnoses of children and adolescents on initial presentation to a Nigerian outpatient psychiatry clinic. Inter J Soc Psychiatr, 45(3).
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Immunological status vs. depression as predictors of quality of life in HIV-infected individuals
Maldonado JR, Koopman C, Gore-Felton C, Diamond S, Chapman A, & Spiegel D. (1999). Immunological status vs. depression as predictors of quality of life in HIV-infected individuals. Psychosomatics, 40(2).
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Hypnosis
Spiegel D, & Maldonado JR. (1999). Hypnosis. Textbook of Psychiatry; Talbot J, Yudosky S (Eds.).
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Manual of Psychiatric Care in the General Hospital: Assesment Tools and Drug Treatment Recommendations & Protocols.
Maldonado JR. (1998). Manual of Psychiatric Care in the General Hospital: Assesment Tools and Drug Treatment Recommendations & Protocols. Department of Pharmacy, Stanford Health Services..
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Trauma, Dissociation and Hypnotizability
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (1998). Trauma, Dissociation and Hypnotizability. Trauma, Memory and Dissociation; Marmar R, & Bremmer D. (Eds.).
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Treatment of Dissociative Disorders
Maldonado JR, Butler L, & Spiegel D. (1998). Treatment of Dissociative Disorders. A Guide to Treatments That Work; Nathan PE, Gorman JM (Eds.).
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Conversion disorder: Are the symptoms the result of pure psychology or true physiological changes?
Maldonado JR. (1997). Conversion disorder: Are the symptoms the result of pure psychology or true physiological changes?. Psychosomatics, 38(2).
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Liver transplantation for alcoholic liver disease: selection and outcome. Clinics of North America: Clinics in Liver Disease
Maldonado JR, & Keeffe EB. (1997). Liver transplantation for alcoholic liver disease: selection and outcome. Clinics of North America: Clinics in Liver Disease. W.B.Saunders Co., 1(2).
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Treatment of dissociative disorders in Nathan PE, & Gorman JM (Eds.) A Guide to Treatments That Work.
Maldonado JR, Butler L, & Spiegel D. (1997). Treatment of dissociative disorders in Nathan PE, & Gorman JM (Eds.) A Guide to Treatments That Work. Oxford Press.
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Hypnosis for Psychiatric Disorders
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (1996). Hypnosis for Psychiatric Disorders. Current Psychiatric Therapy II: Dunner, D (ed).
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Hypnosis in Tashman A, Kay J, & Lieberman J. (Eds.) Psychiatry.
Maldonado JR, Spiegel, & D. (1996). Hypnosis in Tashman A, Kay J, & Lieberman J. (Eds.) Psychiatry. Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Company.
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The Psychophysiology of Conversion Disorders
Maldonado JR. (1996). The Psychophysiology of Conversion Disorders. Psychosomatics, 37(2).
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Hypnosis
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (1996). Hypnosis. Psychiatry; Tashman A, Kay J, & Lieberman J. (Eds.).
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Using Hypnosis
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (1995). Using Hypnosis. Women Molested in Childhood; Classen C. (Ed.).
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Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Maldonado JR, & Spiegel D. (1994). Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dissociation: Clinical, Theoretical and Research Perspectives; Lynn SJ, & Rhue J. (Eds.).