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. 1998 Apr 25;316(7140):1310-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.316.7140.1310.

Development and importance of health needs assessment

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Development and importance of health needs assessment

J Wright et al. BMJ. .
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Different aspects of needs
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Relation between need, supply, and demand—central area shows ideal relation. Modified from Stevens and Raferty.
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Contributors to needs assessment
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Contributors to needs assessment

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