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An Alternative Method of Determining Standard of Care in Alleged Cases of Malpractice

Mark A. Graber, Arthur Hartz, Paul James, Andrew Nugent and Michael D. Green
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice November 2005, 18 (6) 453-458; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.18.6.453
Mark A. Graber
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Mark A. Graber, Arthur Hartz, Paul James, Andrew Nugent, Michael D. Green
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice Nov 2005, 18 (6) 453-458; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.18.6.453

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Mark A. Graber, Arthur Hartz, Paul James, Andrew Nugent, Michael D. Green
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice Nov 2005, 18 (6) 453-458; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.18.6.453
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