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Jankowski, J., Seastrum, T., Swidler, R.N. et al. For Lack of a Better Plan: A Framework for Ethical, Legal, and Clinical Challenges in Complex Inpatient Discharge Planning. HEC Forum 21, 311–326 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10730-009-9117-6
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