The past five years in palliative medicine have involved a period of review and rapid progress in research and service provision. The development of sound evidence to refine longstanding practice is the hallmark of research programs.
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- 1 Greenwich Hospital, Crows Nest, NSW.
- 2 Department of Supportive and Palliative Care, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA.
Correspondence: dcampbel@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
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