Promoting prevention in primary care: controlled trial of low technology, low cost approach.

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Published in Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) on April 25, 1987

Authors

E Fullard, G Fowler, M Gray

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Engaging General Practice in the Prevention of Patients With Alcohol Problems | NCT00298220

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