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Published in: Clinical Rheumatology 1/2007

01-01-2007 | Review Article

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

Authors: Jan Dequeker, Greet Esselens, René Westhovens

Published in: Clinical Rheumatology | Issue 1/2007

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Despite the high prevalence and the impact that they have on health-related quality of life, as well as their social and economic impact, musculoskeletal conditions are underrecognized, misunderstood, and/or poorly treated. Under- and postgraduate education is still underdeveloped worldwide and does not get the attention it deserves. …
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Metadata
Title
Educational issues in rheumatology. The musculoskeletal examination: a neglected skill
Authors
Jan Dequeker
Greet Esselens
René Westhovens
Publication date
01-01-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Clinical Rheumatology / Issue 1/2007
Print ISSN: 0770-3198
Electronic ISSN: 1434-9949
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-006-0288-0

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