The Journal of Pain
Volume 8, Issue 8 , Pages 607-613 , August 2007

Pain and Suffering as Viewed by the Hindu Religion

  • Sarah M. Whitman, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Dr. Sarah Whitman, 8627 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118.

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PII: S1526-5900(07)00597-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2007.02.430

The Journal of Pain
Volume 8, Issue 8 , Pages 607-613 , August 2007

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