Diagnosing Depression in Primary Care: Lessons from Developing Guidelines

Mental Health Review Journal

Volumn 5, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 14-17

  Bosch, M ^a  

^a East Surrey Health Authority   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 1642278946     PISSN: 13619322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/13619322200000034     Document Type: Article

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