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Research Article

Navigating the waters of uncertainty: surrogate decision-making at the end of life

L Tenerowicz Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield MA 01199, USA, Tel: (413) 794-3359; Fax: (413) 794-9493; Email: [email protected]
Pages 101-104 | Published online: 04 Dec 2011

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