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Randy L. Wei, MD, PhD, on Radiation Oncologists and Palliative Care

2016 Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium

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Randy L. Wei, MD, PhD, of the University of California, Irvine, discusses findings from a survey that focused on ASTRO members who assessed their ability to deliver palliative and supportive care, and their access to continuing medical education on the topic (Abstract 105).



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