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Migrant participation in Norwegian health care. A qualitative study using key informants

Ursula G. Småland Goth Oslo University Hospital—Ullevål, NAKMI, Norway; Oslo University College—Faculty of Health Sciences, NorwayCorrespondence[email protected]
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John E. Berg Oslo University College—Faculty of Health Sciences, Norway; Blakstad Hospital Vestre Viken HF, Norway
Pages 28-33 | Received 30 Jun 2010, Accepted 07 Sep 2010, Published online: 02 Nov 2010

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