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Research Articles

Using Serial Trichotomization with Neuropsychological Measures to Inform Clinical Decisions on Fitness-to-Drive among Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment

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Pages 5-25 | Received 09 May 2020, Accepted 25 Oct 2020, Published online: 28 Nov 2020

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