Quality of life of patients with terminal cancer receiving palliative home care

Journal of Palliative Care

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 261-266

  Yan, Szeto ^a   Cheng Kin Fong, Karis ^b,c  

^a GRANTHAM HOSPITAL   (Hong Kong)

^b CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^c CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 33846159808     PISSN: 08258597     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/082585970602200402     Document Type: Article

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