Evaluating the Implementation of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems in Newfoundland and Labrador--a Cost Benefit Analysis

Overview

Journal J Digit Imaging

Publisher Springer

Specialties Medical Informatics
Radiology

Date 2009 Aug 27

PMID 19707828

Citations 5

Authors

Don Macdonald

Doreen Neville

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