Local wound care for malignant and palliative wounds.
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PURPOSE To enhance the clinician's competence in providing local wound care for malignant and palliative wounds. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Advances in skin & wound care
دوره 23 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010