Legal issues in the care of pressure ulcer patients: key concepts for healthcare providers--a consensus paper from the International Expert Wound Care Advisory Panel©.
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held on December 6, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois and supported by a grant from Medline Industries, Inc. The information contained herein does not necessarily represent the opinions of all panel members. Disclaimer: This article is not a substitute for medical or legal advice. All content is for general informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis or treatment. Do not rely on information in this article in the place of medical or legal advice. Copyright 2009 International Expert Wound Care Advisory Panel. All rights reserved. s
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of palliative medicine
دوره 12 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009