Ethical Considerations Regarding End-of-Life Planning and Palliative Care Needs in Patients With Chronic Psychiatric Disorders
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2474-4662
DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2016.110503