Guidelines in the care of the dying cancer patient Journal Article


Authors: Cherny, N. I.; Coyle, N.; Foley, K. M.
Article Title: Guidelines in the care of the dying cancer patient
Abstract: Approximately 50% of cancer patients will ultimately die of their disease. Based on a review of the existing literature, this article presents guidelines to assist the medical oncologist in the care of patients who are dying.
Keywords: palliative care; management; decision-making; life; quality; ill; terminal cancer; ethical issues; principles
Journal Title: Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0889-8588
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 1996-02-01
Start Page: 261
End Page: 286
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:A1996TV14000016
DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8588(05)70338-5
PROVIDER: wos
PUBMED: 8821571
Notes: Review -- Source: Wos
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  1. Kathleen M Foley
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