Korean J Pain.  2025 Apr;38(2):207-208. 10.3344/kjp.24299.

Leave me alone! When does social support become a menace to pain management?

• Cordero Jr. D

• KMID: 2566652
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.24299

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