Risk assessment of violence to others: time for action

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McKenna, Brian. (2002). Risk assessment of violence to others: time for action. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand. 18(1), pp. 36 - 43.
AuthorsMcKenna, Brian
Year2002
JournalNursing Praxis in New Zealand
Journal citation18 (1), pp. 36 - 43
PublisherNursing Praxis in N.Z.
ISSN0112-7438
Scopus EID2-s2.0-0036490868
Page range36 - 43
Research GroupSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Place of publicationNew Zealand
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