Palliative Care in Saudi Arabia: A Brief History

Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy

Volumn 17, Issue 42067, 2004, Pages 45-49

  Nixon, Alan ^a  

^a KING FAISAL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER   (Saudi Arabia)

Author keywords

Middle East; Palliative care; Saudi Arabia

Indexed keywords

OPIATE;

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE; FOLLOW UP; HEALTH CARE FACILITY; HEALTH SERVICE; HOSPITAL; MEDICAL EDUCATION; MEDICAL RESEARCH; MEDICAL STAFF; OUTPATIENT CARE; PALLIATIVE THERAPY; RELIGION; REVIEW; SAUDI ARABIA; SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY; TRAINING;

ANALGESICS, OPIOID; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; DRUGS, ESSENTIAL; HOSPITALS, SPECIAL; HUMANS; ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION; PALLIATIVE CARE; PATIENT CARE TEAM; POVERTY; SAUDI ARABIA; SOCIAL SUPPORT;

EID: 1542317555     PISSN: 15360288     EISSN: 15360539     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/J354v17n03_05     Document Type: Article

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