Clinical engagement: a new concept or common sense all round?

Stephen Bolsin1, Jenny Carter1, Aileen Kitson1

  • 1St John of God Geelong Hospital, Myers Street, Geelong 3220, Victoria, Australia. Email: ; ;

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