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Article: Oncology nurses' perceptions about palliative care.(JOURNAL CLUB)(Report)

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July 1, 2007
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This article has been chosen as particularly suitable for reading and discussion in a Journal Club format. The following questions are posed to stimulate thoughtful critique and exchange of opinions, possibly leading to changes on your unit. Formulate your answers as you read the article. Photocopying of this article for group discussion purposes is permitted.

1. What do you think of when you consider palliative care?

2. In what ways are your perceptions consistent or divergent with the perceptions expressed by the nurses who participated in the focus groups?

3. Discuss the mix of patients on your unit. What proportion of them could be ...

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