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Comment
. 2002 Sep 7;325(7363):548.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.325.7363.548.

Discussion of risk pervades doctor-patient communication

Andrew F Smith
Comment

Discussion of risk pervades doctor-patient communication

Andrew F Smith. BMJ. .
No abstract available

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