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International Journal of Gynecology & Clinical Practices Volume 3 (2016), Article ID 3:IJGCP-115, 5 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2016/115
Research Article
Audit Report on the Clinical Knowledge and Awareness of Molar Pregnancy amongst a Single O&G Cluster in Singapore

Swee Lin Yip1* and H Chin2

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
Dr. Swee Lin Yip, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore; E-mail: sweelin.yip@mohh.com.sg
15 January 2016; 14 May 2016; 16 May 2016
Yip SL, Chin H (2016) Audit Report on the Clinical Knowledge and Awareness of Molar Pregnancy amongst a Single O&G Cluster in Singapore. Int J Gynecol Clin Pract 3: 115. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2016/115

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