Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 234-239 , April 2004

The frequency and significance of the “difficult” patient: the nephrology community’s perceptions

  • Karren King

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Karren King, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, 825 W Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64113 USA
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  • Alvin H Moss

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PII: S1073-4449(04)00015-9

doi: 10.1053/j.arrt.2004.02.004

Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 234-239 , April 2004

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