Show Notes
Today, we go back to take a close look at one of ANZCA's latest professional documents - PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022. Resources for this episode: PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022 PG67 BP: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures Bac...
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