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Lorenz K, Lynn J, Dy S, et al. Cancer Care Quality Measures: Symptoms and End-of-Life Care. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2006 May. (Evidence Reports/Technology Assessments, No. 137.)

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