Surgical Neurology
Volume 72, Issue 4 , Pages 401-402 , October 2009

Physician investment in the health care industry: a concern

Received 8 February 2008 ,Accepted 25 May 2008.

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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.

PII: S0090-3019(08)00515-6

doi: 10.1016/j.surneu.2008.05.024

Surgical Neurology
Volume 72, Issue 4 , Pages 401-402 , October 2009

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