The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 199, Issue 4 , Pages 577-579 , April 2010

Editorial comment: Regarding “moral angst for surgical residents: A qualitative study”

  • Thomas G. Lynch, M.D.

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Received 5 October 2009 ,Revised 9 October 2009

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PII: S0002-9610(09)00663-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.10.009

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 199, Issue 4 , Pages 577-579 , April 2010

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