Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 8 , Pages 565-572 , August 2010

Radiology Provision in the United Kingdom: An Overview

  • Sara Upponi, FRCR
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  • Ashley S. Shaw, FRCR

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: Ashley S. Shaw, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Department of Radiology, Box 218, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

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doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2010.03.012

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 8 , Pages 565-572 , August 2010

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