Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 131-134 , May 2008

Sexual Issues in the Palliative Care Population

  • Judith A. Shell

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Judith A. Shell, PhD, LMFT, RN, Marriage and Family Therapist, Osceola Cancer Center, 737 W. Oak St., Kissimmee, FL 34741

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2008.02.007

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 131-134 , May 2008

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