European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 153-154 , May 2008

What ever happened to the doctor's soul?

  • John Kellett, Dr. (Consultant Physician)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationDepartment of Medicine, Nenagh Hospital, Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. Tel.: +353 67 31491; fax: +353 67 33440.

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PII: S0953-6205(08)00081-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2008.03.002

European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 153-154 , May 2008

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