Do Private Clinics or Expedited Fees Reduce Disability Duration for Injured Workers Following Knee Surgery?
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عنوان ژورنال: Healthcare Policy | Politiques de Santé
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1715-6580
DOI: 10.12927/hcpol.2011.22528