Communication Skills (Comskil) Training for Oncology Nurses to Improve Patient-Centered Care

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13 - Communication Skills (Comskil) Training for Oncology Nurses to Improve Patient-Centered Care

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Smita C. Banerjee ,

Ruth Manna and

Patricia A. Parker

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Jennifer A. Theiss: Affiliation:
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Information: Contemporary Studies on Relationships, Health, and Wellness , pp. 266 - 288

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