International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 47-49 , January 2006

Simulators in obstetric anaesthesia are a waste of time (continued)

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2005.09.004

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 47-49 , January 2006

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