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Editorial
. 1998 May 2;316(7141):1331-2.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.316.7141.1331.

Maintaining privacy and the health of the public. Should not be seen as in opposition

J P Vandenbroucke
Editorial

Maintaining privacy and the health of the public. Should not be seen as in opposition

J P Vandenbroucke. BMJ. .
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