Use of locum tenens physicians in oncology practice.
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چکیده
Who would step in to care for your patients if you had to be away from work for several weeks? Calling in a locum tenens oncologist may be a good solution.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of oncology practice
دوره 6 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010