Challenges in providing end-of-life care to patients dying with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Qasim Mehmood

doi:10.56101/rimj.v1i1.7

Authors

Qasim Mehmood King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56101/rimj.v1i1.7

Keywords:

COVID-19, Pandemic, End-of-life care, Telehealth

Abstract

Not available.

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