The critical need for trained and certified ophthalmic medical personnel: fall survey of staff and productivity.

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Author/s: Astle, William F (WF);

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Publication Type: Comment; Editorial

Journal: Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie (Can J Ophthalmol), published in Canada. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 44 (issue 5) : pp 503-5

Dates: Created 2009/09/30; Completed 2009/10/22;

PMID: 19789580, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/22/2009, IMS Date: )

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CommentOn: Can J Ophthalmol. 2009 Jun;44(3):254-6. (PMID: 19491976)

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Health Services Needs and Demand - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Ophthalmic Assistants - education
Ophthalmology - manpower
Optometry - manpower
Task Performance and Analysis

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