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Friend always wanting to go to the er, not bc she wants the attention but just likes being there (wants to be a doc there). willing to hurt herself?

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Dr. Basil Harris answered

Needs help soon: She needs help from a primary doctor, psychologist , or psychiatrist. She is probably not going to get the real attention that she needs by visiting the er.

Dr Kent agreed

Answered 6/9/2015

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A member asked:

Friend always wanting to go to the er, not bc she wants the attention but just likes being there (wants to be a doc there). willing to hurt herself?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Basil Harris answered

Dr Kent agreed

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