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Editorial
. 2007 Jun 16;334(7606):1230-1.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39237.534560.80.

Provision of primary care in different countries

John L Campbell
Editorial

Provision of primary care in different countries

John L Campbell. BMJ. .

Abstract

Priorities of patients should not be overpowered by economic and political incentives

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Competing interests: None declared.

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