Inter-regional variability in hospital admissions in COPD

C. Hernández, A. Rosas, T. Salas, M. Bustins, N. Roger, R. Tresserras, J. Escarrabill (Barcelona, Vic, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Organisation of care for individuals with chronic respiratory disease
Session: Organisation of care for individuals with chronic respiratory disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3293
Disease area: Airway diseases

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