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Violence against healthcare and public safety professionals: is bill C-321 a solution?

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    Justin Mausz

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Mausz, J. Violence against healthcare and public safety professionals: is bill C-321 a solution?. Can J Emerg Med 26, 221–223 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43678-024-00654-y

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