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. 2009 Nov;59(568):872-4; discussion 874.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp09X472971.

Diagnostic safety-netting

Susanna Almond, David Mant, Matthew Thompson

Diagnostic safety-netting

Susanna Almond et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2009 Nov.
No abstract available

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