Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages e2-e4 , January 2010

Use of the Palliative Prognostic Index in a Palliative Care Consultation Service in Melbourne, Australia

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2009.08.001

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages e2-e4 , January 2010

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