Clinical outcomes research: contributions to the evidence base for homeopathy

Robert T Mathie

doi:10.1054/homp.2002.0080

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Homeopathy 2003; 92(01): 56-57
DOI: 10.1054/homp.2002.0080

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Clinical outcomes research: contributions to the evidence base for homeopathy

Robert T Mathie

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