The reform of medical malpractice law: Historical perspectives

American Journal of Economics and Sociology

Volumn 55, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 257-275

  Olsen, Reed Neil ^a  

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EID: 33750204413     PISSN: 00029246     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.1996.tb02307.x     Document Type: Article

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