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Editorial
. 2019 Feb;69(679):60-61.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp19X700853.

Faecal immunochemical testing in general practice

Nigel D'Souza  1 , Anthony Brzezicki  2 , Muti Abulafi  3
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Editorial

Faecal immunochemical testing in general practice

Nigel D'Souza et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2019 Feb.
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