Impact of Quality of Communication With Clinicians on Depression,Anxiety,and Quality of Life Among Korean Family Caregivers in End-of-Life Care Settings

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Health Communication Terminal Care Hospice Care Family Caregivers Depression Anxiety Quality of Life

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