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A large proportion of Swedish citizens refrain from seeking medical care--lack of confidence in the medical services a plausible explanation?

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  • Westin, Marcus
  • Ahs, Annika
  • Brand Persson, Kristina
  • Westerling, Ragnar

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  • Westin, Marcus & Ahs, Annika & Brand Persson, Kristina & Westerling, Ragnar, 2004. "A large proportion of Swedish citizens refrain from seeking medical care--lack of confidence in the medical services a plausible explanation?," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 68(3), pages 333-344, June.
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