Radiography
Volume 14 , Pages e55-e60 , December 2008

Developing protocols for advanced and consultant practice

Received 4 March 2008 ,Revised 31 March 2008 ,Accepted 1 April 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2008.04.001

Radiography
Volume 14 , Pages e55-e60 , December 2008