Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 83, Issue 1 , Pages 73-77 , 15 November 2004

Identifying suicidal ideation among older adults in a general practice setting

Received 3 October 2003 ,Revised 26 March 2004 ,Accepted 26 March 2004.

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PII: S0165-0327(04)00122-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2004.03.006

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 83, Issue 1 , Pages 73-77 , 15 November 2004

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