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Research Article

Perceptions of Diagnostic Labels in Forensic Psychiatric Practice: A Survey of Differences Between Nurses and Other Disciplines

, PhD, BSc (Hons), RMN, RNMH, RGN, , BSc (Hons), PGCert, DipHE, RMN, , MSc, BSc (Hons) Nursing RMN, BSc (Hons) School Nurse, SCPHN & , MSc, BSc (Hons) Psychology
Pages 336-344 | Published online: 15 Apr 2010

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