On prevalence disparities in recent empirical studies of deathbed visions

Journal of Palliative Care

Volumn 28, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 113-115

  Fountain, Averil ^a   Kellehear, Allan ^b  

^a Halton Haven Hospice   (United Kingdom)

^b DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 84862844814     PISSN: 08258597     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/082585971202800208     Document Type: Article

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