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Place of death shifting for children with complex chronic conditions
06-26-2007 · EurekAlert!It is becoming more common for children with complex chronic conditions to die in their home than in a hospital, although black and Hispanic children with these conditions are less likely to die in their home, according to a study in the June 27 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on chronic diseases of children.
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