Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Volume 1, Issue 4 , Pages 483-507 , December 2005

Role theory: Literature review and implications for patient-pharmacist interactions

  • Lisa M. Guirguis, BSc. Pharm., MSc.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. 777 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA. Tel: 608-262-4723; fax: 608-262-5362.
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  • Betty A. Chewning, Ph.D.

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doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2005.09.006

Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Volume 1, Issue 4 , Pages 483-507 , December 2005

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