Care at the End of Life

Care at the End of Life

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Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.
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Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.
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Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Shelly R. Garone, MD, FACP - Palliative Medicine
Last Updated:
July 6, 2012
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