Palliative care's positive outcomes.
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چکیده
Timely, safe and patient-centered, palliative care meets quality standards.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Trustee : the journal for hospital governing boards
دوره 64 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011