Diagnostic classification in patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis: physicians' judgement or a decision rule?

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Published in Br J Gen Pract on October 01, 2010

Authors

Geert-Jan Geersing1, Kristel J Janssen, Ruud Oudega, Henk van Weert, Henri Stoffers, Arno Hoes, Karel Moons, AMUSE Study Group

Author Affiliations

1: Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. g.j.geersing@umcutrecht.nl

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