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Virtual physicians, health systems, and the healing relationship

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Epstein, R.M. Virtual physicians, health systems, and the healing relationship. J GEN INTERN MED 18, 404–406 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1497.2003.30348.x

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