How to bridge the health literacy gap.
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چکیده
Communicating with patients in a way they understand will lead to better outcomes and avoid mistakes and uncertainty.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Family practice management
دوره 21 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014