Yearb Med Inform 1999; 08(01): 304-307
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1637929
Commentary
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart

The Theoretical Basis of Medical Information Science

Reflections on Marsden S. Blois' paper on the proper use of man and machines
A.T. McCray
1   National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Publication Date:
10 March 2018 (online)

 
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