Easing pain

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Easing pain

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Sep 3, 2020

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Confronting the realities of care for patients with the most severe illnesses. Palliative care focuses on relieving patients’ pain, and helping families to cope. Why is this aspect of healthcare so misunderstood?
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Sep 3, 2020

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