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Characterizing distress, the 6th vital sign, in an oncology pain clinic.
CONTEXT The delineation of populations of cancer patients with complex symptoms can inform the planning and delivery of supportive care services. OBJECTIVES We explored the physical, psychosocial, and practical concerns experienced by patients attending an ambulatory oncology symptom control clinic. METHODS Patients attending a Pain Clinic at a large tertiary cancer centre were invited to c...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Current Oncology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1718-7729
DOI: 10.3747/co.v18i5.790