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Original Article

Effects of a monetary incentive on primary care prescribing in Ireland: Attitudes and perceptions of healthcare professionals and patients

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Pages 92-98 | Received 04 Jan 2001, Accepted 09 Aug 2001, Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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