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Mental health in ICU: how to meet patients’ needs

ICU nurses often see patients with mental ill health, yet may feel unable to assess and manage them. Read tips on supporting patients across all acute settings

Kimberley White
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A nurse in ICU looks up from writing in notes to observe the patient. ICU can lack understanding of patients’ mental health care needs

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