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Why patients withhold facts – and what nurses can do about it
Omissions of truth or white lies may be a patient’s way to avoid judgement, but can jeopardise care. Find out how to improve communication and help patients open up
Jennifer Trueland
Posted 17 October 2022 - 01:00
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