A program for clinical and economic governance of long term oxigen therapy (LTOT) in North Italy: methodological issue and preliminary results

L. Ballerin, M. Simoni, L. Ritrovato, S. Guerra, M. Cellini, M. Piattella, M. Greco, E. Contato, A. Potena (Ferrara, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Influence of teaching models on skills and knowledge of medical doctors
Session: Influence of teaching models on skills and knowledge of medical doctors
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4627

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