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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
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George E. Fryer Jr.
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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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