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Care at the End of Life (cont.)

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References

Citations

  1. Heyland DK, et al. (2006). What matters most in end-of-life care: Perceptions of seriously ill patients and their family members. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174(5): 1–9.

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  • Byock I (2004). Four Things That Matter Most: A Book About Living. New York: Free Press.

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