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The differences in perceived burdens between forensic and non-forensic caregivers of individuals suffering from schizophrenia

Doug L. MacInnes Centre for Nursing Research and Practice Development, Canterbury Christ Church University College, Canterbury
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Jim P. Watson 2Division of Psychiatry and Psychology, GKT & Institute of Psychiatry, Guy‘s, King‘s College and St Thomas‘ Hospitals Medical School, Guy‘s Hospital, London, UK
Pages 375-388 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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