The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 195, Issue 6 , Pages 843-849 , June 2008

The use of “war games” to enhance high-risk clinical decision-making in students and residents

Received 29 March 2007 ,Revised 13 June 2007

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The American Journal of Surgery
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