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Chapter 15 - Psychological Support in Elderly Surgical Patients

from Section 2 - Preparation for Surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 November 2017

By
Eleonora F. Orena
Edited by
Gabriella Bettelli
Gabriella Bettelli
Affiliation:
University of San Marino
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Perioperative Care of the Elderly
Clinical and Organizational Aspects
 , pp. 103 - 107
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2017

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