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Cleveland Clinic Physician Works to Bring Palliative Care to Developing Nations
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Palliative medicine and psychiatry have a surprisingly large overlap in terms of approach, skills and treatment experiences. An appreciation of these commonalities helps both specialties and can lead to improved patient care.
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