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Vercler, C.J., Angelos, P. (2008). Communicating Errors. In: Angelos, P. (eds) Ethical Issues in Cancer Patient Care Second Edition. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 140. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73639-6_12
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