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What an Evidence-based Guideline for Fatigue Risk Management Means for Us: Statements From Stakeholders

, MD, MPH, FACEP, , BS, , EMT-P, , EdD, NRP, LP, , BS, EMT-P, FACPE, , NREMT-P(Ret), , , BS, EMT ORCID Icon, , BS, NREMT, , , PhD, , PhD & , MD, MPH show all
Pages 113-118 | Received 03 Aug 2017, Accepted 11 Sep 2017, Published online: 11 Jan 2018

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