A literature review of preferences for end-of-life care in developed countries by individuals with different cultural affiliations and ethnicity

Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 142-161

  Thomas, Roger ^a   Wilson, Donna M ^b   Justice, Christopher ^c   Birch, Stephen ^c   Sheps, Sam ^d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

^c MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^d UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

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EID: 65349114559     PISSN: 15222179     EISSN: 15390705     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01.NJH.0000306740.10636.64     Document Type: Review

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