Chest radiography and pneumonia in primary care: diagnostic yield and consequences for patient management

Speets A. M., Hoes A. W., van der Graaf Y., Kalmijn S., Sachs A. P. E., Mali W. P. Th. M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 28: 933-938
Journal Issue: November

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