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Overwork and Stress: The Need for Policy on Working Hours in the Healthcare Professions

@inproceedings{Gabehart2003OverworkAS,
  title={Overwork and Stress: The Need for Policy on Working Hours in the Healthcare Professions},
  author={Richard Andrew Gabehart},
  year={2003}
}
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