John Williamson and the terrifying results of the medical practice information demonstration project.
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PROVIDER: S-EPMC1757997 | biostudies-literature | 2002 Dec
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John Williamson and the terrifying results of the medical practice information demonstration project.
Quality & safety in health care 20021201 4
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