The idea of palliative and hospice care: a historical overview
In face of the final phase of a terminal disease, the patient’s family is always in a difficult position. A progressing chronic disease (especially cancer) of one of the family members directly influences the mental and physical state of their closest of kin. Hospice care helps the dying patients an...
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Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2013-08-01
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Series: | Studia Medyczne |
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Online Access: | http://www.termedia.pl/The-idea-of-palliative-and-hospice-care-a-historical-overview,67,21232,1,1.html |