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Social media can contribute to holistic nursing care

Diagnosed with locked-in syndrome after a brain stem stroke, Kate Allat lauds the professional support she received and urges nurses to realise the opportunities social media can present to improve holistic care.
Posted 04 July 2017 - 17:45
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