The rate of repeating X-rays in the medical centers of Jenin District/Palestine and how to reduce patient exposure to radiation

Assi, Abed Al Nasser

doi:10.2478/pjmpe-2018-0005

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The rate of repeating X-rays in the medical centers of Jenin District/Palestine and how to reduce patient exposure to radiation

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