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The Problem of Fragmentation and the Need for Integrative Solutions

Kurt C. Stange
The Annals of Family Medicine March 2009, 7 (2) 100-103; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.971
Kurt C. Stange
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vol. 7 no. 2 100-103
DOI 
https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.971
PubMed 
19273863

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The Annals of Family Medicine
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1544-1709
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1544-1717
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  • Published online March 9, 2009.

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