Care At The End Of Life: References
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| Last updated: | July 14, 2008 |
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| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Shelly R. Garone, MD - Palliative Care |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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