Adapting the liverpool care pathway for intensive care units

European Journal of Palliative Care

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 116-118

  Chapman, Laura ^a  

^a Marie Curie Palliative Care Institute   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 77949371969     PISSN: 13522779     EISSN: 14790793     Source Type: Journal    
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