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Review
. 1998 Nov 14;317(7169):1374-7.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7169.1374.

The rise of doctor-patient working groups

C Williamson  1
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The rise of doctor-patient working groups

C Williamson. BMJ. .
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High standards of treatment and care can be developed when patients and doctors work together to explore differences in perspectives, values, and interests
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