Radiography
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 95-100 , May 2010

Work-based learning and role extension: A match made in heaven?

Received 22 June 2009 ,Revised 16 October 2009 ,Accepted 1 December 2009.

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PII: S1078-8174(09)00126-6

doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2009.12.001

Radiography
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 95-100 , May 2010