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Lessons from a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate computer decision support software to improve the management of asthma

C. McCowan, R. G. Neville, I. W. Ricketts, F. C. Warner, G. Hoskins, G. E. Thomas University of Dundee, Tayside Centre for General Practice, Kirsty Semple Way, Dundee DD2 4AD, UK
Pages 191-201 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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