Research ArticleOriginal Research
Effects of Comorbidity and Clustering upon Referrals in Primary Care
Frederick M. Chen, George E. Fryer and Thomas E. Norris
The Journal of the American Board of Family
Practice November 2005, 18 (6) 449-452; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.18.6.449
Frederick M. Chen
MD, MPH
George E. Fryer Jr.
PhD

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The Journal of the American Board of Family
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Vol. 18, Issue 6
November-December 2005
Effects of Comorbidity and Clustering upon Referrals in Primary Care
Frederick M. Chen, George E. Fryer, Thomas E. Norris
The Journal of the American Board of Family
Practice Nov 2005, 18 (6) 449-452; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.18.6.449
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