Many of us who work in health care setting share the conceit that medicine's greatest
contributions to health have been the discovery and implementation of new drugs, innovative
treatments, and cutting-edge technology. That belief is also widely held by the public.
It's gratifying—and comforting—to think that we're feeling better and living longer
because of scientific advances that are accelerating every day.
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Publication history
Accepted:
January 3,
2023
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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© 2023 Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
