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PERSPECTIVES

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Medical Learners and Physicians and a Potentially Helpful Educational Tool

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Pages 435-442 | Received 17 Dec 2022, Accepted 08 Apr 2023, Published online: 26 Apr 2023

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