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. 2016 Dec 31;57(6):605-607.
doi: 10.3325/cmj.2016.57.605.

Clinical history-taking and physical examination in medical practice in Africa: still relevant?

Ayo Oyedokun  1 , Davies Adeloye, Olanrewaju Balogun
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Clinical history-taking and physical examination in medical practice in Africa: still relevant?

Ayo Oyedokun et al. Croat Med J. .
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