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Author: Murtagh, John
Title: Cautionary tales : authentic case histories from medical practice / John Murtagh.
Edition: 2nd ed.
ISBN: 9780070285408 (hbk.)
Notes: Includes index.
Subjects: Medicine–Case studies.
Diagnosis–Case studies.
Dewey Number: 616.09
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