Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 24-32 , April 2006

Needs and Experiences of Hong Kong Chinese Cadaveric Organ Donor Families

  • Yuen-Fan Tong

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Ms. Tong Yuen Fan, Room 08, G/F, Staff Quarter Block A, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China. Fax: (+852) 2636-9222
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  • Eleanor A. Holroyd
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  • Beatrice Cheng

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PII: S1561-5413(09)60226-X

doi: 10.1016/S1561-5413(09)60226-X

Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 24-32 , April 2006

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