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Income, Medical Card Eligibility and Access to GP Services in Ireland

In: The Provision and Use of Health Services, Health Inequalities and Health and Social Gain

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  • Nolan, Anne & Nolan, Brian, 2007. "Income, Medical Card Eligibility and Access to GP Services in Ireland," Book Chapters, in: Nolan, Brian (ed.),The Provision and Use of Health Services, Health Inequalities and Health and Social Gain, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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