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Non-specific language to describe physicians is common across dermatology organization websites

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AMA:

American Medical Association

NPC:

Non-physician clinician

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  1. Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH, USA

    Jenna Warnimont

  2. Therapeutics Clinical Research, San Diego, CA, USA

    Neal Bhatia

  3. Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 540 Officenter Place, Suite 240, Columbus, OH, 43230, USA

    Abraham M. Korman

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Warnimont, J., Bhatia, N. & Korman, A.M. Non-specific language to describe physicians is common across dermatology organization websites. Arch Dermatol Res 316, 72 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-023-02791-3

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