Journal of General Internal Medicine

, Volume 12, Issue 8, pp 511–512 | Cite as

Online, health-related discussion groups

What we should know and do
  • Jerome A. Osheroff
Editorials

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Jerome A. Osheroff
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  1. 1.Clinical Information Management DepartmentAmerican College of PhysiciansPhiladelphia

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