The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 123, Issue 7 , Pages 573-576 , July 2010

A Review of Clinical Guidelines with Some Thoughts about Their Utility and Appropriate Use

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.03.008

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 123, Issue 7 , Pages 573-576 , July 2010

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