Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages 11-15 , March 2008

Stressors That Negatively Affect the Health of Radiology Professionals

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PII: S1939-8654(08)00003-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2008.01.002

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages 11-15 , March 2008

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