Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 298-308 , August 2009

An Exploration of Clinical Decision Making in Mental Health Triage

  • Natisha Sands

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author: Natisha Sands, RPN BN (Hons) PhD, Mental Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Centre for Psychiatric Nursing, University of Melbourne, Level 1, 723 Swanston Street, Carlton Vic 3053, Australia.

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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 298-308 , August 2009

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