BMJ : British medical journal
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To determine satisfaction of relatives and general practitioners with care of patients during terminal illness and make recommendations on improving terminal care in general practice. ⋯ There is a need for improved communication between relatives and the health professionals involved in terminal care as well as better advice on services and benefits available to both patients and relatives. Bereavement counselling should be better organised.
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Comment Letter Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical Trial
Non-invasive mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure.
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To assess the association between sodium and potassium intake and the rise in blood pressure in childhood. ⋯ Dietary potassium and the dietary sodium to potassium ratio are related to the rise in blood pressure in childhood and may be important in the early pathogenesis of primary hypertension.