Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 39-40 , October 2009

Palliative Care of Renal Failure Patient

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PII: S1561-5413(09)60240-4

doi: 10.1016/S1561-5413(09)60240-4

Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 39-40 , October 2009

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