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The Impact of Virtual Consultations on the Quality of Primary Care: Systematic Review

The Impact of Virtual Consultations on the Quality of Primary Care: Systematic Review

The Impact of Virtual Consultations on the Quality of Primary Care: Systematic Review

Authors of this article:

Kate Campbell1 Author Orcid Image ;   Geva Greenfield1 Author Orcid Image ;   Edmond Li2 Author Orcid Image ;   Niki O'Brien2 Author Orcid Image ;   Benedict Hayhoe1 Author Orcid Image ;   Thomas Beaney1 Author Orcid Image ;   Azeem Majeed1 Author Orcid Image ;   Ana Luísa Neves1 Author Orcid Image
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