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Editorial
. 2023 Jul-Aug;99(4):312-314.
doi: 10.1016/j.jped.2023.04.002. Epub 2023 May 3.

End-of-life care in Brazilian pediatric intensive care units: challenges and opportunities

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End-of-life care in Brazilian pediatric intensive care units: challenges and opportunities

Alexandre T Rotta et al. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2023 Jul-Aug.
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Conflicts of interest Dr. Rotta has received honoraria from Breas US for participating in its clinical advisory board, and royalties from Elsevier for editorial work. Dr. Alibrahim has nothing to declare.

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