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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life supporting measures in elderly patients: Attitudes of psychiatrists and geriatricians

B. A. Richardson
,
Z. Walker
,
C. L. E. Katona
&
C. Tannock
Pages 336-339 | Published online: 09 Jun 2010

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