J Korean Med Assoc.  2013 Sep;56(9):752-754. 10.5124/jkma.2013.56.9.752.

Healthcare providers have to be careful with drug abuse in Korea

• Lee J

• KMID: 2015670
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2013.56.9.752

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Delivery of Health Care
Health Personnel
Humans
Korea
Substance-Related Disorders

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