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. 2011 Feb;57(2):159-61.

Should we abandon the periodic health examination?: NO

Cleo A Mavriplis  1
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Should we abandon the periodic health examination?: NO

Cleo A Mavriplis. Can Fam Physician. 2011 Feb.
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