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- 1 2 3 New York Times article on Dr. Murray and his article on dying
- ↑ Los Angeles Times article by Dr. Murray on Managed Care
- ↑ NPR Interview with Dr. Murray by Patt Morrison
- ↑ Dr. Murray in "How to Report Statistics in Medicine"
- ↑ Executive search noting Dr. Murray's position with Lakeside Medical [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ 2011 United States Water Prize