When and How to Initiate Discussion About Prognosis and End-of-Life Issues with Terminally Ill Patients
Authors:
- Josephine M. ClaytonJCJosephine M. Clayton
- Phyllis N. ButowPBPhyllis N. Butow
- Martin H.N. TattersallMTMartin H.N. Tattersall
- 1 August 2005
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
- Vol. 30 (2) , 132-144
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