The language of diversity: Controversies relevant to palliative care research

European Journal of Palliative Care

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 18-21

  Koffman, Jonathan ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33746596099     PISSN: 13522779     EISSN: 14790793     Source Type: Journal    
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