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Comment
. 2010 Jun;60(575):450-1.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp10X502218.

Near-patient testing holds most promise for acute conditions

Jochen W L Cals, Geert-Jan Geersing
Comment

Near-patient testing holds most promise for acute conditions

Jochen W L Cals et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2010 Jun.
No abstract available

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  • Near-patient testing in primary care.
    Khunti K. Khunti K. Br J Gen Pract. 2010 Mar;60(572):157-8. doi: 10.3399/bjgp10X483454. Br J Gen Pract. 2010. PMID: 20202359 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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