Radiography
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 341-344 , November 2009

The clinical experiences of dyslexic healthcare students

Received 26 March 2008 ,Revised 12 June 2008 ,Accepted 12 June 2008.

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PII: S1078-8174(08)00059-X

doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2008.06.002

Radiography
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 341-344 , November 2009