The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 1 , Pages 7-9 , July 2009

Current Challenges and Future Research in Measuring Preferences for Pediatric Health Outcomes

  • Lisa A. Prosser, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Lisa A. Prosser, PhD, Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Michigan Health System, 300 North Ingalls, Bldg 6E14, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109.

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PII: S0022-3476(09)00220-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.03.007

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 1 , Pages 7-9 , July 2009

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