The case for training to deal with end-of-life experiences

European Journal of Palliative Care

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 118-120

  Brayne, Sue ^a   Fenwick, Peter ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 44249127018     PISSN: 13522779     EISSN: 14790793     Source Type: Journal    
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