Information for Older People: A Vital but Missing Link in Community Care

Journal of Integrated Care

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 76-84

  May, Helen ^a  

^a Plymouth City Social Services Department   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84888386654     PISSN: 14769018     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14769018199800015     Document Type: Review

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