Cross-cultural similarities and differences in attitudes about advance care planning
Journal of General Internal MedicinePublished 1 January 2002Open access
Henry S. Perkins, Cynthia Geppert, A. Gonzàles, Josie D. Cortez, Helen P. Hazuda
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While grounded in values that may compose part of American core culture, advance care planning may need tailoring to a patient’s specific ethnic views.
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While grounded in values that may compose part of American core culture, advance care planning may need tailoring to a patient's specific ethnic views.
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