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Original Articles

Comprehensive geriatric assessment

Helping your elderly patients maintain functional well-being

, MD, MPA, FRCPC, , MD,FRCPC & , MD, FRCP, FRCPC
Pages 247-264 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015

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