Is hospice referral ever appropriate in COPD?
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Referral and timing of referral to hospice care in nursing homes: the significant role of staff members.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 112 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997