American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 53, Issue 3, Supplement 3 , Pages S56-S63 , March 2009

Disease Management Programs for CKD Patients: The Potential and Pitfalls

  • Michael V. Rocco, MD, MSCE

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Michael V. Rocco, MD, MSCE, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1053

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PII: S0272-6386(08)01745-9

doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2008.07.058

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 53, Issue 3, Supplement 3 , Pages S56-S63 , March 2009

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