Accessing the online evidence: a guide to key sources of research information on clinical and cost effectiveness.
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چکیده
Advice on how to access the best available online sources of research evidence on clinical and cost effectiveness published in three recent issues of Effectiveness Matters is reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Quality & safety in health care
دوره 12 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003