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Educational issues in rheumatology. The musculoskeletal examination: a neglected skill

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    Jan Dequeker, Greet Esselens & René Westhovens

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Dequeker, J., Esselens, G. & Westhovens, R. Educational issues in rheumatology. The musculoskeletal examination: a neglected skill. Clin Rheumatol 26, 5–7 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-006-0288-0

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