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Research orientation among general practitioners compared to other specialties

Markku Sumanena Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, FinlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Tiia Rehoa Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, FinlandView further author information
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Teppo Heikkiläb Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, FinlandView further author information
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Pekka Mäntyselkäc Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, General Practice, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland;d Primary Health Care Unit, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, FinlandView further author information
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Hannu Halilae Finnish Medical Association, Helsinki, FinlandView further author information
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Kari Mattilaa Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, FinlandView further author information
Pages 10-16 | Received 15 Apr 2020, Accepted 21 Dec 2020, Published online: 05 Feb 2021

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