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    George Awad

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Awad, G. (2012). Quality of Life Measurements in a Person with Schizophrenia. In: Keefe, R. (eds) Guide to Assessment Scales in Schizophrenia. Springer Healthcare, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-908517-71-5_5

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