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Editorial
. 1999 Dec 4;319(7223):1447-8.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.319.7223.1447.

Rigorous assessment of palliative care revisited. Wisdom and compassion are needed when evidence is lacking

D Keeley
Editorial

Rigorous assessment of palliative care revisited. Wisdom and compassion are needed when evidence is lacking

D Keeley. BMJ. .
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