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Research Article

Perceived doctor-patient relationship and satisfaction with general practitioner care in older persons in residential homes

Claudia S. de WaardDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Antonius J. PootDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Wendy P. J. den ElzenDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Annet W. WindDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Monique A. A. CaljouwDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Jacobijn GusseklooDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsView further author information
Pages 189-197 | Received 01 Sep 2017, Accepted 16 Feb 2018, Published online: 12 Apr 2018

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