Supportive and palliative care needs identified by multiple sclerosis patients and their families.

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Published in Int J Palliat Nurs on January 01, 2006

Authors

Judy Ann Wollin1, Patsy M Yates, Linda J Kristjanson

Author Affiliations

1: Griffith University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook 4131, Queensland. j.wollin@griffith.edu.au

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