Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Rachel Butler
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:00–11:00 AM
- DescriptionIncreasing Goals of Care Review at End-of-life with an Embedded Palliative Care Specialist in the Emergency Department: A Quality Improvement Project at a Community Based Hospital
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