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Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
A Forum for Bioethics and Philosophy of Medicine
Volume 31, 2006 - Issue 1: Clinical Ethics
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Advance Directives and the Severely Demented

Pages 47-64 | Published online: 20 Aug 2006

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