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Journal of Social Work Practice
Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community
Volume 31, 2017 - Issue 4: Risk in Social Work
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Mental Health Act Assessments – Professional Narratives on Alternatives to Hospital Admission

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