Truth telling to lung cancer diagnosed patients and expectations for taking responsibility at treatment

S. Boga, T. Morali, C. Ulman, A. Kant, H. Turker (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Management of lung cancer and innovative therapies
Session: Management of lung cancer and innovative therapies
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1517

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S. Boga, T. Morali, C. Ulman, A. Kant, H. Turker (Istanbul, Turkey). Truth telling to lung cancer diagnosed patients and expectations for taking responsibility at treatment. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 1517

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