Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 26-28 , January 2010

The osteopathic physician and end-of-life care

  • Marlow Hernandez, BS

      Affiliations

    • Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Masters of Public Health Program, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Marlow Hernandez, 3496 Juniper Lane, Davie, FL 33330
    • ,
  • Susan Ledbetter, DO

      Affiliations

    • Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • ,
  • Robinson Trevil, BS

      Affiliations

    • Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • ,
  • Alina Perez, JD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Masters of Public Health Program, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • ,
  • Candace White, MS

      Affiliations

    • Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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PII: S1877-573X(09)00104-X

doi: 10.1016/j.osfp.2009.10.002

Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 26-28 , January 2010

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