Medical Doctors’ Perceived Ease of Using Digital Health Tools as a Foundation for Healthcare Digital Transformation
By: Alina TIMOTIN
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0158 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
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Published on: Jul 15, 2026
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