Surgical Neurology
Volume 71, Issue 3 , Pages 269-273 , March 2009

Erosion of physician autonomy and public respect for the profession

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☆ The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author, and the views expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Publisher.

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doi: 10.1016/j.surneu.2008.05.005

Surgical Neurology
Volume 71, Issue 3 , Pages 269-273 , March 2009

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