Cost-Benefit Analysis of Epilepsy Treatment by the Neurologist

Ira J. Goodman, MD;

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December 1, 1995

The American Journal of Managed Care

November/December 1995

Volume1

Issue 3

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Epilepsy Treatment by the Neurologist

Author(s):

Ira J. Goodman, MD

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