Annals of Emergency Medicine
Volume 41, Issue 4 , Pages 561-564 , April 2003

Reporting research results: Recommendations for improving communication

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Annals of Emergency Medicine
Volume 41, Issue 4 , Pages 561-564 , April 2003

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