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Original Article

Exploring healthcare professionals’ perceptions of the anesthesia assistant role and its impact on patients and interprofessional collaboration

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Pages 24-32 | Received 25 Jul 2016, Accepted 12 Sep 2017, Published online: 30 Oct 2017

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