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Research Papers

Selective acceptance of acute whiplash guidelines: a qualitative analysis of perceptions of health professionals in Australia

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Pages 1947-1954 | Received 25 Sep 2021, Accepted 15 May 2022, Published online: 02 Jun 2022

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