The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 3 , Pages 203-204 , March 2009

Some Thoughts on Bedside Teaching

  • Joseph S. Alpert, MD (Editor-in-Chief, The American Journal of Medicine)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Joseph S. Alpert, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724

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 Funding: None.

 Conflict of Interest: None.

 Authorship: The author is solely responsible for writing this manuscript.

PII: S0002-9343(08)01068-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.10.024

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 3 , Pages 203-204 , March 2009

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