Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Volume 58, Issue 6 , Pages 603-608 , June 2005

Cumulative Illness Rating Scale was a reliable and valid index in a family practice context

  • C. Hudon

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. 350 St Vallier, Chicoutinti, Quebec G7H 5H6, Canada. Tel.: 418-541-1079; fax: 418-541-1129.
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  • M. Fortin
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  • A. Vanasse

,Accepted 15 October 2004.

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PII: S0895-4356(04)00352-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2004.10.017

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Volume 58, Issue 6 , Pages 603-608 , June 2005

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