Effect of the “half-full aging simulation experience” on medical students’ attitudes

Gerontology and Geriatrics Education

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 3-12

  Robinson, Sherry B ^a   Rosher, Richard B ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 27644530508     PISSN: 02701960     EISSN: 15453847     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J021v21n03_02     Document Type: Article

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