Hearing loss resulting in malpractice litigation: What physicians need to know

@article{Reilly2013HearingLR,
  title={Hearing loss resulting in malpractice litigation: What physicians need to know},
  author={Brian Reilly and Gayle M Horn and Ryan K. Sewell},
  journal={The Laryngoscope},
  year={2013},
  volume={123}
}
To evaluate the relationship between hearing loss and malpractice litigation. 
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