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Review Article

The MCQ Controversy—A Review

John Anderson The Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, The Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, UK
Pages 150-156 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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