Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
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The Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA) is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by Elsevier twelve times a year as of January 2013 (9 times per year 2000-2012). It is the official journal of the American Medical Directors Association. The journal covers all aspects of long term care and geriatrics. JAMDA's readership includes internists, family/general practitioners, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, researchers and persons interested in caring for older persons. Source
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| Scope | National, Trade/B2B |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Frequency | Bimonthly |
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