Evaluation of an EOL critical care nurse liaison program

Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing

Volumn 8, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 288-293

  Robley, Lois ^a   Denton, Sherry ^b  

^a KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b WellStar Health System   (United States)

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EID: 33748772537     PISSN: 15222179     EISSN: 15390705     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00129191-200609000-00014     Document Type: Article

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