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Comment
. 2018 Feb;33(2):189.
doi: 10.1007/s11606-017-4235-3.

Capsule Commentary on Merlin et al., Managing Concerning Behaviors in Patients Prescribed Opioids for Chronic Pain: A Delphi Study

M Barton Laws  1
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Capsule Commentary on Merlin et al., Managing Concerning Behaviors in Patients Prescribed Opioids for Chronic Pain: A Delphi Study

M Barton Laws. J Gen Intern Med. 2018 Feb.
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