Solving the Riddle of Fibromyalgia: An Evidence-Based Practice Protocol for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Journal for Nurse Practitioners

Volumn 4, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 424-437

  Marter, Abigail ^a   Agruss, Janyce Cagan ^a  

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Author keywords

Chronic disease; chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; musculoskeletal pain; pain

Indexed keywords

EID: 44649201191     PISSN: 15554155     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2008.03.002     Document Type: Article

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