For a European Path of “Visual Care” Beyond Risk. Being Well Informed about Health as an Individual Right
By: Annalisa Plava and Giacomo Buoncompagni
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Language: English
Page range: 44 - 54
Published on: Nov 21, 2025
Published by: West University of Timisoara
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