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Depression in primary care: Encouragement and caution for the business case

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Dr. Callahan is supported by National Institute of Aging grants K24 AG024078 and P30 AG024967.

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Callahan, C.M. Depression in primary care: Encouragement and caution for the business case. J GEN INTERN MED 21, 1125–1127 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00603.x

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