Last Aid Course—The Slovenian Experience

Educating and raising awareness among lay members of the public about palliative care can significantly improve the care for terminally ill patients and their quality of life. This paper reports on the survey aimed at assessing the experience and expectations of participants in the Last Aid course l...

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Published in:Healthcare 2022, Vol.10 (7)
Main Authors: Zelko, Erika, Vrbek, Larisa, Koletnik, Melita
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