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Research Article

The Interface Between South Asian Culture and Palliative Care for Children, Young People, and Families—a Discussion Paper

, MA Education, MEd Special Education, FRSA, Dip Ed, , BSc (Hons), Human Psychology, , BSc (Hons), Psychology & , PhD, BSc, PG Cert, BA, RGN/RSCN
Pages 120-143 | Published online: 30 Apr 2013

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