Noziplastischer Schmerz (2): Cui bono et quo vadis?

Zusammenfassung

Bedeutung der Klassifizierung für die Praxis und damit auch für die Patienten*innen – eine kritische Würdigung

Publication History

Article published online:
17 June 2025

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