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The Western journal of medicine

When should physicians forgo curative treatment of pneumonia in patients with dementia? Using a guideline for decision-making

2000International

International

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Published: 2000
Applies to: 🌐 International
Country of origin: 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Scope: International
Journal: The Western journal of medicine
DOI: 10.1136/ewjm.173.4.274
PubMed: 11018000
PubMed Central: PMC1071116
Added to Prognia: 25 July 2026

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