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Jagdeep (Nicki) Johal
Back to facultyAssistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)NursingMcMaster University
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Physician extenders on surgical services: a systematic review
Canadian Journal of Surgery · 2017 · first author
1 publications.
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Physician extenders on surgical services: a systematic review
Johal J, Dodd A
Canadian Journal of Surgery201783 citationsFirst author
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