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Why we need more poetry in palliative care.

Elizabeth A Davies
Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2018)
Poetry is one way in which many people, including patients and palliative care professionals, may seek meaning from and make sense of serious illnesses and losses towards the end of life. It may have untapped potential for developing person-centred organisations, training health professionals, supporting patients and for promoting public engagement in palliative care.
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