Introduction

Continuum of Disease

Etiology

Dynamics of Dissociation

The Personality System

Making the Diagnosis

Common Presentations of MPD

Treatment

Prognosis

Nursing Implication

Cast Studies

Conclusion

References

Post Examination

References

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