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Research Article

Aphasia disrupts usual care: “I’m not mad, I’m not deaf” – the experiences of individuals with aphasia and family members in hospital

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Received 25 Aug 2022, Accepted 22 Feb 2024, Published online: 05 Mar 2024

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