Quality of life of patients with oesophageal carcinoma
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Quality of life of patients with oesophageal carcinoma
Abstract
'Quality of life' is a concept of central importance in oncology nursing. This paper discusses a nurse-led audit of the quality of life experienced by patients with oesophageal cancer, and what is hoped to be achieved by it.
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