Aims and Scope of Journal of Child Health Care
The Journal of Child Health Care is a quarterly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the field of paediatric health care. The editor-in-chief is Dr. Stephen McKeever (University of Melbourne). The journal was established in 1997 and is published by Sage Publications in association with the Association of British Paediatric Nurses. Less
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Journal of Child Health Care Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1997 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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