First experiences of the dying patient: student essays from Australia

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medical student Balint empathy reflection end of life care

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1The BSANZ medical student reflective essay competition: Balint society of Australia and New Zealand. Available from: https://balintaustralianewzealand.org/writing-prize/. (accessed 1 February 2022).

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