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International Journal of Health Promotion and Education Volume 38, 2000 - Issue 3
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Improving compliance among hypertensive patients: a reflection on the role of patient education

Bridget I EhiriRoyal Liverpool UniversityHospitals Medical Unit, Liverpool, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 104-108 | Published online: 10 Mar 2014

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