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Welcome to 5 West Palliative Care - Dartmouth General Hospital

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5 West Palliative Care, DGH

This pamphlet explains what to expect on the palliative care unit at Dartmouth General Hospital. Topics include what a usual day is like on the unit, who is on your health care team, and how to give feedback about your hospital stay.

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