Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 180-185 , May 2009

The Case of the Silent Crippler

  • Amanda Orme, APRN, FNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Amanda Orme, 100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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  • Karlen E. Luthy, APRN, FNP

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2009.02.001

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 180-185 , May 2009

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