The traditional white coat: goodbye, or au revoir?

@article{Lancet2007TheTW,
  title={The traditional white coat: goodbye, or au revoir?},
  author={The Lancet},
  journal={The Lancet},
  year={2007},
  volume={370}
}
  • T. Lancet
  • Published 5 October 2007
  • Medicine
  • The Lancet
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