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John O'Connor
Back to facultyAssociate Professor (Part-Time)Family MedicineMcMaster University
4 publications.
01
Problem‐based learning in Guyana: a nursing education experiment
O'Connor J, Carr A
International Nursing Review20127 citationsFirst authorOpen Access
02
Empathetic responses
O'Connor JA
CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL2011First author
03
Eternal work place change: Chaplains' response
Damore DR, O'Connor JA, Hammons D
Work20045 citations
04
'No resuscitation' orders: perspectives, policies, problems and procedures.
O'Connor JA, McPhail A, Keddy WR
Canadian Family Physician19851 citationsFirst author
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