Neuroleptic and benzodiazepine use in long-term care in urban and rural Alberta: characteristics and results of an education intervention to ensure appropriate use
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- 1 June 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in International Psychogeriatrics
- Vol. 17 (4) , 631-652
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s1041610205002188
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