Using Evidence to Inform Risk or Harm Decisions
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Integrating horizon scanning and strategic risk prioritisation using a weight of evidence framework to inform policy decisions.
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عنوان ژورنال: MedEdPORTAL
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2374-8265
DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9990