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DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
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ketplace of primary outpatient care zl zl zl zl
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ers, this incentive led medical schools to place greater emphasis on preparing primary care p
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hysicians. Competition from nonphysicians increased coincidentally as professionals from
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to be safe and effective.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
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ribed.
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