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Progress in Palliative Care
Science and the Art of Caring
Volume 32, 2024 - Issue 1
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Evaluating provision of psychological assessment and support in palliative care: A national survey of hospices in England

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Pages 11-21 | Received 17 Aug 2023, Accepted 16 Nov 2023, Published online: 29 Nov 2023

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