The impact of communication apprehension and fear of talking with a physician on perceived medical outcomes

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 344-353

  Richmond, Virginia P ^a   Heisel, Alan M ^a   Smith, Ralph S ^b   McCroskey, James C ^a  

^a WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Charleston Psychiatric Group   (United States)

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EID: 4544327199     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08824099809362133     Document Type: Article

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