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Assessing the Adequacy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis for High-Risk Patients in Primary Care

Benjamin Arsic, Kristina Zebic, Aamna Sajid, Neha Bhave, Karla D. Passalacqua, Denise White-Perkins, Lois Lamerato, Della Rees and Katarzyna Budzynska
The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine March 2022, 35 (2) 320-328; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2022.02.210296
Benjamin Arsic
From the Department of Family Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI (BA, KZ, NB, DW-P, and KB);Department of Medical Education, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI (KDP); Department of Public Health Sciences, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI (LL and DR); and Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (AS).
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The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine Mar 2022, 35 (2) 320-328; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.02.210296
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