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Dying old in the 21st century
 — a neglected issue for social work
Author(s)Margaret Holloway
Journal titleInternational Social Work, November 2009
Pagespp 713-725
Sourcehttp://isw.sagepub.com
KeywordsDying ; Social work ; Management [care] ; Rights [elderly] ; Literature reviews.
AnnotationDying in old age has become the majority dying of the developed world, yet older people are routinely denied palliative care, their dying characterized by failure to facilitate choice and recognize their needs. Social workers in all settings should embrace their contribution to quality end-of-life care for older people. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-100215205 A
ClassmarkCX: IG: QA: IKR: 64A

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