Responding to firearms assisted suicide in Ireland: A review of core concerns and lessons from abroad

Irish Journal of Psychology

Volumn 29, Issue 3-4, 2008, Pages 243-253

  Sarma, Kiran ^a  

^a NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND   (Ireland)

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EID: 77953688321     PISSN: 03033910     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03033910.2008.10446287     Document Type: Review

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