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The migration of health professionals

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  • Dacuycuy, Lawrence B.

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Looks at the extent and impact of the global migration of health professionals - specifically physicians and nurses. It details relevant policies in different countries.

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  • Dacuycuy, Lawrence B., 2008. "The migration of health professionals," ILO Working Papers 994112253402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:994112253402676
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