Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 19, Issue 6 , Pages 400-404 , November 2005

Medical Alert Identification: A “Scarlet Letter” or Tool for Diabetes Management

  • Lynda Stallwood, PhD, RN, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Lynda Stallwood, PhD, RN, CPNP, 4601 S. Balsam Way, #1524, Littleton, CO 80123

References 

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PII: S0891-5245(05)00307-X

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2005.09.003

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 19, Issue 6 , Pages 400-404 , November 2005