Describing death in America [electronic resource] : what we need to know / June R. Lunney [and others], editors ; National Cancer Policy Board, Institute of Medicine, and Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council

Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2003]
Copyright Date: ©2003
Physical Description: xii, 109 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Additional Creators: Lunney, June Rigby, 1947-, National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies, and NetLibrary, Inc

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Contents

1. Introduction and overview -- 2. Key data elements pertaining to the end of life -- 3. Currently available datasets -- 4. Methodological issues in the collection and use of data about dying -- 5. Conclusions and recommendations.

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0309507529 (electronic bk.)

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 68-71).

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Electronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2003. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.

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