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A content analysis from a US statewide survey of memorable healthcare decisions for individuals with intellectual disability

Kathleen M. Fisher Drexel University, USACorrespondence[email protected]
,
Michael J. Green The Pennsylvania State University, USA
,
Fredrick K. Orkin The Pennsylvania State University, USA
&
Vernon M. Chinchilli The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Pages 258-265 | Published online: 19 Sep 2009

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