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HCR-20 V3

Definition

The Historical Clinical Risk Management-20, Version 3 (2013): 20-item SPJ instrument covering Historical, Clinical, and Risk Management domains, producing a Low/Moderate/High risk rating and scenario-based management recommendations.

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