The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 1 , Pages 13-15 , January 2008

Shouldering a Burden

  • Carmen McDermott, MD
    • ,
  • Ellen A. Schur, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Ellen A. Schur, MD, Acting Instructor, Harborview Medical Center, Mailbox 359780, 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.

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 Charles M. Wiener, MD, Section Editor

PII: S0002-9343(07)00929-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.09.008

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 1 , Pages 13-15 , January 2008

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