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Review
. 2004 Oct 16;329(7471):909-12.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.329.7471.909.

Managing comorbidities in patients at the end of life

James Stevenson  1 , Amy P Abernethy, Cathy Miller, David C Currow
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Review

Managing comorbidities in patients at the end of life

James Stevenson et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Chronic conditions require careful management in patients who develop a life limiting illness. Doctors need to consider both the physical and psychological effects of treatment

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Comorbidity in patients with terminal illness needs careful management Credit: JOHN COLE/SPL
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Factors influencing the likelihood of continuing treatment for medical comorbidities in patients with life limiting illness, and examples of conditions in each category
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