How to respond to misinformed patients
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How to respond to misinformed patients

Mandy Day-Calder Freelance writer and life/health coach

Part two of our series offers advice on what to do when a consultation becomes challenging

We recently found a lump on our dog’s paw. As we couldn’t see the vet for a few days, we did what many others would do and took to Google. In our case, the internet was fairly accurate with diagnosis and treatment, and our dog is back to his happy self.

Nursing Standard. 32, 28, 37-38. doi: 10.7748/ns.32.28.37.s30

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