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The Bell Lap: Stories for Compassionate Nursing Care

Key issues around ageing and care of older people are discussed in this book. It offers an impressive selection of short stories that give an insight into the lives of those who can be affected by a feeling of vulnerability when what was once ‘normal’ for them has gradually or suddenly changed
Posted 27 May 2016
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