JAMDA
Volume 10, Issue 9 , Pages 597-606 , November 2009

The Basis for Improving and Reforming Long-Term Care. Part 3: Essential Elements for Quality Care

  • Steven A. Levenson, MD, CMD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Steven A. Levenson, MD, 7801 Ruxwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21204.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2009.08.012

JAMDA
Volume 10, Issue 9 , Pages 597-606 , November 2009

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