Radiography
Volume 14 , Pages e61-e64 , December 2008

Research in medical imaging and the role of the consultant radiographer: A discussion

Received 17 March 2008 ,Revised 2 November 2008 ,Accepted 12 November 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2008.11.004

Radiography
Volume 14 , Pages e61-e64 , December 2008