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Risk Management in Obstetric Care for Family Physicians: Results of a 10-Year Project

Thomas S. Nesbitt, Allen Hixon, Jeffrey L. Tanji, Joseph E. Scherger and Dana Abbott
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice November 2003, 16 (6) 471-477; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.16.6.471
Thomas S. Nesbitt
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Jeffrey L. Tanji
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Joseph E. Scherger
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Thomas S. Nesbitt, Allen Hixon, Jeffrey L. Tanji, Joseph E. Scherger, Dana Abbott
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice Nov 2003, 16 (6) 471-477; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.16.6.471

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The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice Nov 2003, 16 (6) 471-477; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.16.6.471
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