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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 26, 2010 - Issue 2
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PROFESSIONAL THEORETICAL ARTICLE

Moral distress in physical therapy practice

, PhD, MA, Dip (PT)
Pages 69-78 | Accepted 13 Nov 2008, Published online: 12 Jan 2010

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