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. 1986 Nov 20;315(21):1347-51.

doi: 10.1056/NEJM198611203152109.

When patients request specific interventions: Defining the limits of the physician's obligation

A S Brett, L B McCullough

PMID: 3773957
DOI: 10.1056/NEJM198611203152109

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When patients request specific interventions: Defining the limits of the physician's obligation

A S Brett et al. N Engl J Med. 1986.

. 1986 Nov 20;315(21):1347-51.

doi: 10.1056/NEJM198611203152109.

Authors

A S Brett, L B McCullough

PMID: 3773957
DOI: 10.1056/NEJM198611203152109

No abstract available

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