Controlled trial of respiratory health worker visiting patients with chronic respiratory disability.

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Published in Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) on January 24, 1987

Authors

A Cockcroft, P Bagnall, A Heslop, N Andersson, R Heaton, J Batstone, J Allen, P Spencer, A Guz

Associated clinical trials:

Assessment of the Effects of an Intermediate Care Package in Preventing Hospitalisation of Patients With COPD | NCT00129779

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