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The Impact of Individual and Organizational Reputation on Physicians’ Appointments Online

Xiaoxiao LiuView further author information
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Xitong GuoView further author information
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Hong WuView further author information
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Tianshi WuView further author information
Pages 551-577 | Published online: 20 Jun 2016

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