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Palliative Care

This fact sheet answers some of the most frequently asked questions about palliative care. It can help you better understand its value and clear up certain misconceptions.

Treatments and surgical operations , End-Of-Life Care, Palliative care

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Les soins palliatifs - Des soins de confort et de soutien

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