Interpreting and managing risk in a machine bureaucracy: Professional decision-making in NHS Direct

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Ruston, A. 2006. Interpreting and managing risk in a machine bureaucracy: Professional decision-making in NHS Direct. Health, Risk & Society. 8 (3), pp. 257-271. https://doi.org/10.1080/13698570600871729
AuthorsRuston, A.
Year2006
JournalHealth, Risk & Society
Journal citation8 (3), pp. 257-271
ISSN1369-8575
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