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Differences between generalists and specialists

Knowledge, realism, or Primum non nocere?

Journal of General Internal Medicine volume 16, pages 422–424 (2001)Cite this article

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  1. Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa

    Barbara J. Turner MD, MSEd

  2. Division of Internal Medicine and Center for Research in Medical Education and Health Care, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa

    Christine Laine MD, MPH

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Turner, B.J., Laine, C. Differences between generalists and specialists. J GEN INTERN MED 16, 422–424 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016006422.x

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