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. 2001 Nov;175(5):292-3.
doi: 10.1136/ewjm.175.5.292.

Treating depression in patients with chronic disease: recognition and treatment are crucial; depression worsens the course of a chronic illness

G E Simon  1
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Treating depression in patients with chronic disease: recognition and treatment are crucial; depression worsens the course of a chronic illness

G E Simon. West J Med. 2001 Nov.
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Depression adds to the burden of illness in patients with chronic disease Marty McCorkle
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