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Comment
. 1998 Jul 4;317(7150):78; author reply 78-9.

Incorporating patient preferences into clinical trials. Information about patients' preference must be obtained first

K McPherson, I Chalmers
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Incorporating patient preferences into clinical trials. Information about patients' preference must be obtained first

K McPherson et al. BMJ. .
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