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Well-being survey: ‘inhumane’ shifts leave no time even for a sip of water

Exclusive research carried out by Nursing Standard shows understaffing and issues with management are risking nurses’ health
Posted 30 September 2019
Nurse looking stressed. Three quarters of nurses said they regularly work shifts without breaks. Picture: iStock
 
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