A mother’s moving eulogy inspired my campaign for action on sepsis
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A mother’s moving eulogy inspired my campaign for action on sepsis

The sudden death of a young patient was the catalyst for nurse Joan Pons Laplana to lead a campaign that is improving sepsis treatment times and survival rates

I met Adam Bojelian in December 2014. Although cerebral palsy had deprived him of his sight and movement, he wasn’t letting that get in the way of enjoying life. At the age of 11, he was already a published poet and had a great sense of humour and quick wit.

Nursing Standard. 32, 28, 65-65. doi: 10.7748/ns.32.28.65.s36

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