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When less is better, but physicians are afraid not to intervene.

Esserman L. When Less Is Better, but Physicians Are Afraid Not to Intervene. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(7):888-9. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.2257.

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June 8, 2016
Esserman L. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(7):888-9.
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Esserman L. When Less Is Better, but Physicians Are Afraid Not to Intervene. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(7):888-9. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.2257.

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