Severe COPD and the transition to a palliative approach
Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a chaotic trajectory towards death. Research has focused on identifying a “transition point” that would allow identification of those patients who may benefit from a palliative approach to their care, or referral to a specialist...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Breathe |
| Online Access: | http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/13/4/310.full |