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...
Main Author: | Grażyna Kowalik |
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Format: | Article |
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 |
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