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Defining and Measuring Interpersonal Continuity of Care

John W. Saultz
The Annals of Family Medicine September 2003, 1 (3) 134-143; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.23
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vol. 1 no. 3 134-143
DOI 
https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.23
PubMed 
15043374

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The Annals of Family Medicine
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1544-1709
Online ISSN 
1544-1717
History 
  • Received for publication August 29, 2002
  • Revision received February 21, 2003
  • Accepted for publication March 3, 2003
  • Published online September 30, 2003.

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  1. John W. Saultz, MD
  1. Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Ore
  1. CORRESPONDING AUTHOR John W. Saultz, MD Department of Family Medicine Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239-3098 saultz{at}ohsu.edu

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