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Interpreting the diagnostic accuracy of tools for early detection of COPD
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Interpreting the diagnostic accuracy of tools for early detection of COPD

  • Daniel Kotz1 &
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Primary Care Respiratory Journal volume 20, pages 113–115 (2011)Cite this article

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  1. Department of General Practice, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands

    Daniel Kotz & Onno CP van Schayck

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Kotz, D., van Schayck, O. Interpreting the diagnostic accuracy of tools for early detection of COPD. Prim Care Respir J 20, 113–115 (2011). https://doi.org/10.4104/pcrj.2011.00050

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