Commentary: Key issues to consider for reviewing and designing simulated patient studies.

Int J Epidemiol

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Division of Health Behavior and Health Promotion, The Ohio State University College of Public Health, 359-A Cunz Hall, 1841 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.

Published: June 2014

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