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The clinical question

The clinical question
Last Updated: 21 January 2008
Understanding the clinical question, primary hypothesis.
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vlecture - The clinical question Reference code 100-080121
Suitable for MRCPsych Paper 3
Critical Appraisal
Slides (duration) 3 minutes 9 seconds
Handout (pages) 1
Quiz (questions) 4
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