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. 2013 Nov 5;185(16):1383-4.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.130716. Epub 2013 Sep 23.

Enhancing the quality of end-of-life care in Canada

Deborah Cook, Graeme Rocker, Daren Heyland

Enhancing the quality of end-of-life care in Canada

Deborah Cook et al. CMAJ. .
No abstract available

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  • The quality of mercy.
    Mackay JS. Mackay JS. CMAJ. 2014 Feb 18;186(3):213. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.114-0013. CMAJ. 2014. PMID: 24549710 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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