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The effect of comorbidities on treatment decisions

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  • Bleichrodt, Han
  • Crainich, David
  • Eeckhoudt, Louis

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  • Bleichrodt, Han & Crainich, David & Eeckhoudt, Louis, 2003. "The effect of comorbidities on treatment decisions," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 22(5), pages 805-820, September.
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