International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 83, Issue 3 , Pages 327-334 , December 2003

An audit of the management of induced abortion in England and Wales

  • J. Thomas

      Affiliations

    • National Collaborating Centre for Womens’ and Childrens’ Health, R.C.O.G., Regent's Park, London, UK
    • ,
  • S. Paranjothy

      Affiliations

    • National Collaborating Centre for Womens’ and Childrens’ Health, R.C.O.G., Regent's Park, London, UK
    • ,
  • A. Templeton

      Affiliations

    • Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Regent's Park, London, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author

Received 20 May 2003 ,Revised 18 June 2003 ,Accepted 18 June 2003.

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PII: S0020-7292(03)00305-9

doi: 10.1016/S0020-7292(03)00305-9

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 83, Issue 3 , Pages 327-334 , December 2003

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