The lack of awareness by general practitioners in diagnosing acute and chronic respiratory conditions in a low-income setting

B. P. Sâo José, P. A. Camargos, J. G. Maciel, C. Botelho, R. A. Corrêa (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Early diagnosis and effectiveness of disease management in primary care
Session: Early diagnosis and effectiveness of disease management in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2410
Disease area: Airway diseases

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