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Advance Care Planning in Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions Undergoing High-Risk Surgery

Victoria L Tang et al. JAMA Surg. 2019.

Abstract

This study conveys data on the prevalence of advanced care planning documentation in elderly individuals undergoing high-risk surgery.

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