Confusion Between Euthanasia and Other End-of-Life Decisions

Isabelle Marcoux; Brian L. Mishara; Claire Durand

doi:10.1007/bf03403719

journal article May 01, 2007

Confusion Between Euthanasia and Other End-of-Life Decisions

Isabelle Marcoux Brian L. Mishara Claire Durand

Canadian Journal of Public Health Vol. 98 No. 3 pp. 235-239 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Isabelle Marcoux, Brian L. Mishara, Claire Durand (2007). Confusion Between Euthanasia and Other End-of-Life Decisions. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 98(3), 235-239. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03403719

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