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This chapter is intended to provide general guidelines, suggestions, and resource information for consideration in evaluating, planning, implementing, and maintaining an effective Laser Program. It is hoped by the authors that the information, in whole or in part, will be relevant for facilities considering the feasibility of a Laser Program, those in the process of initiating a Program, as well as for facilities seeking to revise or expand their present approach.
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Gray, F., Mittelman, H. (1987). Implementation and Management of a Laser Program. In: Apfelberg, D.B. (eds) Evaluation and Installation of Surgical Laser Systems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4648-0_4
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