Best practice management strategies for mental health nurses during the clinical application of civil commitment: an overview

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McKenna, Brian, Simpson, A. and Cloverdale, John H.. (2006). Best practice management strategies for mental health nurses during the clinical application of civil commitment: an overview. Contemporary Nurse. 21(1), pp. 62 - 70. https://doi.org/10.5172/conu.2006.21.1.62
AuthorsMcKenna, Brian, Simpson, A. and Cloverdale, John H.
Year2006
JournalContemporary Nurse
Journal citation21 (1), pp. 62 - 70
PublishereContent Management Pty Ltd
ISSN1037-6178
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.5172/conu.2006.21.1.62
Scopus EID2-s2.0-33646842894
Page range62 - 70
Research GroupSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Place of publicationAustralia
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