Care At The End Of Life: References

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References

Citations

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Last updated:	July 31, 2006
Author:	Sabra L. Katz-Wise
Reviewed By:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Ira Byock, MD - Palliative Care
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman