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. 2016 Mar;14(2):100-1.
doi: 10.1370/afm.1915.

Theory vs Practice: Should Primary Care Practice Take on Social Determinants of Health Now? Yes

Arthur Kaufman  1
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Theory vs Practice: Should Primary Care Practice Take on Social Determinants of Health Now? Yes

Arthur Kaufman. Ann Fam Med. 2016 Mar.
No abstract available

Keywords: community health workers; primary healthcare; social determinants of health.

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