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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 26, 2010 - Issue 2
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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH REPORT

Effect of experience on clinical decision making by cardiorespiratory physiotherapists in acute care settings

, PhD, MAppSc(CardiopulmPhysio), GradCertUT&L, BAppSc(Physio), , AM PhD, MPHEd, GradDipPhty, BSc & , PhD, MHL, Grad Dip Phty
Pages 89-99 | Accepted 16 Dec 2008, Published online: 12 Jan 2010

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