Caring for families during critical illness: a reflective case study
Paul Calleja Staff nurse, A&E Department at St Luke’s Hospital, Gwardamangia, Malta, Malta Emergency Nurses Association
PAUL CALLEJA describes a personal experience to reflect on the need for emergency nurses to review their practice in order to improve care for patients and their families
Unexpected life threatening injury or illness requiring emergency admission can precipitate crises even in the most secure of families (Redley et al 2003).
Emergency Nurse.
15, 4, 28-33.
doi: 10.7748/en2007.07.15.4.28.c4248
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