Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 133-135 , May 2009

Improving Pediatric Preventive Care

  • Edward L. Schor, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Edward L. Schor, MD, The Commonwealth Fund, Child Development and Preventive Care, One East 75th Street, New York, New York 10021.

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doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2009.01.008

Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 133-135 , May 2009

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