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Ralph J. Hauke, MD: Toward Improved Quality of Life

2015 Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium

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Ralph J. Hauke, MD, of Nebraska Cancer Specialists, discusses the application of scientific analysis and research to palliative care issues, which will allow better prognostication, implementation of measures, and improved quality of life.



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