The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 154-157 , February 2006

Lost in translation? pediatric preventive care and language barriers

  • Glenn Flores, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Glenn Flores, MD, Center for the Advancement of Underserved Children, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226

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PII: S0022-3476(05)01119-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.11.029

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 154-157 , February 2006

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