Review of tech-check-tech

Journal of Pharmacy Technology

Volumn 19, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 159-169

  Wilson, Debbie L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACCREDITATION; ACCURACY; BIOTECHNOLOGY; CERTIFICATION; EDUCATION; LEGAL ASPECT; PATIENT CARE; PHARMACY; REVIEW; STANDARDIZATION; TRAINING; WORKLOAD;

EID: 0038724297     PISSN: 87551225     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/875512250301900405     Document Type: Review

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