Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 4 , Pages 282-289 , July 2009

The Impact of a Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program on ED Care

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doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2008.07.014

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 4 , Pages 282-289 , July 2009

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