Say the Words: Using Words to Confront Injustices in Health Care.

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Darlene A. Showalter is a clinical associate professor and Melissa M. Foster is a clinical assistant professor, both at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Contact author: Melissa M. Foster, . The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or oth

Published: June 2024


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A guide for speaking out and taking action.

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