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‘Just in case’ medicines at end of life: what nurses need to know
Anticipatory medicines can cause distress as well as bring reassurance and relief – so a study has useful pointers for how nurses can optimise their use
Ben Bowers
Posted 12 January 2023 - 01:00
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