To face coronavirus disease 2019, surgeons must embrace palliative care

What The Viewpoint Says:

This Viewpoint describes the relevance of a palliative care approach to surgery during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

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Zara Cooper, M.D., M.Sc., of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author.

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