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Review
. 1998 Nov 21;317(7170):1446-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7170.1446.

Theories in health care and research: theories of disability in health practice and research

M Oliver  1
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Theories in health care and research: theories of disability in health practice and research

M Oliver. BMJ. .
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The Candoco dance company includes members with missing limbs—but these “disabilities” do not keep them from participating in what they want to do
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