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Mercer’s hospital

Its foundation and early days

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1926-1967)

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Percy, T., Kirkpatrick, C. Mercer’s hospital. Ir J Med Sci 10, 1–15 (1935). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02957318

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