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Stroke. Communication difficulties.

C Moules
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This paper highlights the problem of non-fluid dysphasia and provides an overview of the complex physical, psychological and social dimension to consider when caring for this client group.

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C Moules. Stroke. Communication difficulties.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8700715/

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