Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 85-96 , May 2009

The role of community multidisciplinary teams in osteoporosis treatment and prevention

  • Angela Horan, MSc in Nursing, BNS (Hons), RGN, ENB 219 (Clinical Nurse Manager 11 In-Service Training)
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  • Fiona Timmins, PHD, MSC, MA, NFESC, FFNRCSI, BNS, BSc, RNT, RGN (Senior Lecturer, Director)

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doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2009.03.003

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 85-96 , May 2009

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