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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2010 Jan;146(1):91-4.
doi: 10.1001/archdermatol.2009.350.

Comparing the efficacy of an in-person intervention with a skin self-examination workbook

June K Robinson, Rob Turrisi, Kimberly Mallett, Jerod Stapleton, Maliya Pion
Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparing the efficacy of an in-person intervention with a skin self-examination workbook

June K Robinson et al. Arch Dermatol. 2010 Jan.
No abstract available

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Ruler exercise. Skills training exercise designed to build patient confidence in ability to measure the diameter of moles.
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