All patients with dementia should have pain relief.
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The assessment and management of pain in patients with dementia in hospital settings: a multi-case exploratory study from a decision making perspective
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing older people
دوره 27 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015