Patients' action during their cardiac event: qualitative study exploring differences and modifiable factors

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Ruston, A., Clayton, J. and Calnan, M. 1998. Patients' action during their cardiac event: qualitative study exploring differences and modifiable factors. British Medical Journal (BMJ). 316, pp. 1060-1064.
AuthorsRuston, A., Clayton, J. and Calnan, M.
Year1998
JournalBritish Medical Journal (BMJ)
Journal citation316, pp. 1060-1064
PublisherBMJ Publishing Group
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