Palliation and the use of diagnostic tests in patients dying in hospital from COPD

N. Smallwood (Melbourne, VIC, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Best abstracts in physical activity and management of COPD
Session: Best abstracts in physical activity and management of COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3464

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