Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 57-63 , November 2009

Interacting with complementary/alternative medical providers

  • Merideth C. Norris, DO, FACOFP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Merideth C. Norris, PO Box 447, Blue Hills, ME 04614-0447

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doi: 10.1016/j.osfp.2009.08.002

Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 57-63 , November 2009

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