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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Qualitative Research Reports

Ethical competence - exploring situations in physiotherapy practice

, PT, MNSc, PhD, , RN, PhD, , PT, MNSc & , RN, PhD
Pages 1237-1248 | Received 19 Mar 2021, Accepted 07 Jan 2022, Published online: 14 Feb 2022

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