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Original drawing of a skeleton dressed in a decorated uniform and tucked into bed with a blanket labeled "Feudalism". Beside it is a doctor resting his hand on its shoulder.

This case book will be based on real life scenarios of patient cases which have been encountered over several decades in one of the largest phototherapy centers in the United States. To our knowledge, there has not been anything similar published to date. By presenting various cases and how to manage such cases, we aim to educate dermatology trainees and practicing dermatologist who are trying to familiarize themselves with phototherapy. A recent study has shown that many dermatologists do not know how to administer phototherapy, and most graduating residents do not have adequate teaching and experience with administering phototherapy during their residencies. Therefore, the hope is that this book will fill a critical gap in the field of dermatology.

This research project focuses on patient-centered care (PCC) in the context of inpatient acute psychiatric units. Hospitals have been claiming their renewed outlooks on health-care via PCC. It has become an increasingly popular term to use on hospital websites and in presidential statements. The technologies and practices surrounding psychiatric care have evolved in such a way that patients are more welcomed to have an input in their care. This project discusses the discourse around PCC at Mental Health Care Facilities in Maine. There is no consensus on the definition; the meanings ascribed to it are derived from the individual institutions. This project asks: In what ways has the PCC initiative impacted facility understandings and practices of care? This project uses official document analysis, interviews, and surveys to develop the full range of data needed to construct the conversation around PCC. Patients received a preexisting survey to evaluate patient satisfaction. Psychiatrists of the acute psychiatric unit where surveys are collected have been interviewed. A comprehensive definition of PCC would allow for more fluid discourse between institutions. Moving forward all U.S acute psychiatric unit mission, vision, and value statements should be evaluated. More data from interviews should be collected and analyzed to determine the social implications of PCC and doctor- centered care. An analysis comparing how many acute wards use each method must be done to see how mainstream each method is. We must determine if PCC is the best method of care.