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

“Passion to do the right thing”: searching for the ‘good’ in physiotherapist practice

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Pages 288-303 | Received 05 Oct 2021, Accepted 17 Aug 2022, Published online: 13 Sep 2022

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