International Health
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 77-78 , June 2010

Models for palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa

  • Sarah Cox

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Received 30 March 2010 ,Accepted 20 April 2010.

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PII: S1876-3413(10)00027-6

doi: 10.1016/j.inhe.2010.04.003

International Health
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 77-78 , June 2010

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