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Assessment of Sexual Dysfunction in Oncology Patients

Review, Critique, and Suggestions

Patricia L. Dobkin PhD Research Psychologist, Douglas Hospital Research Centre, Verdun, QC, Canada
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Ian Bradley PhD Chief Psychologist, Psychology Department, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal
Pages 43-74 | Published online: 21 Oct 2010

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