The case for 'fast tracking' fractured neck of femur patients

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing

Volumn 2, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 91-94

  Morley, J ^a  

^a OLDCHURCH HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0042967400     PISSN: 13613111     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1361-3111(98)80075-7     Document Type: Article

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