Palliative and end-of-life care conversations in COPD: a systematic literature review
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic life-limiting disorder characterised by persistent airflow obstruction and progressive breathlessness. Discussions/conversations between patients and clinicians ensure palliative care plans are grounded in patients' preferences. This sys...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2017-04-01
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Series: | ERJ Open Research |
Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/3/2/00068-2016.full |