Outcomes of 72-Hour Hospital Treatment Responsibility Post Discharge to Municipal Nursing Care
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.10188 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
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Submitted on: Sep 5, 2025
Accepted on: Aug 25, 2026
Published on: Sep 7, 2026
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