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Category Archives: Choosing wisely
A global investigation into medical device harm
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U3A Melbourne City Short Course, Term 4
Health Care Interventions – Choosing Wisely Course Leader: Dr Ken Harvey Dates: Thursday October 8th – November 26th, 2015 Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Venue: GAA House, Lecture room 3 (the Museum Room) ground floor 8 sessions, 25 places | Repeated … Continue reading
U3A Melbourne City Short Courses
http://www.u3amelbcity.org.au/ Health Care Interventions – Choosing Wisely – Dr Ken Harvey THURSDAY, 10.00 – 12.00 16th April – 4th June GAA House 8 sessions, 25 places Medical advances have helped many of us live longer and have a better quality of … Continue reading
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