Optimal management of young adult transplant recipients: The role of integrated multidisciplinary care and peer support

Annals of Saudi Medicine

Volumn 33, Issue 5, 2013, Pages 489-491

  Harden, Paul Neil ^a   Sherston, Sam Nicholas ^a  

^a CHURCHILL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; AGE FACTORS; DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE, INTEGRATED; HUMANS; ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION; PATIENT CARE TEAM; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; PEER GROUP; SOCIAL ISOLATION; SOCIAL SUPPORT; TREATMENT OUTCOME; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84893757368     PISSN: 02564947     EISSN: 09754466     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2013.489     Document Type: Article

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