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Research Article

The role of meeting management in group decision-making: lessons learnt from UK fostering and adoption panels

Arlene WeekesCollege of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare (CNMH), University Of West London, Brentford, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 433-446 | Received 30 Sep 2022, Accepted 31 Mar 2023, Published online: 10 May 2023

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