Bias inherent in retrospective waiting-time studies: experience from a vascular surgery waiting list.
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- CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
دوره 162 13 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000