Communication skills training in end of life care - Short of the mark?

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 261-262

  Duke, Sue ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 77955663652     PISSN: 14623889     EISSN: 15322122     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2010.07.003     Document Type: Editorial

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