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When friendly is too friendly, and knowing where to draw the line

Mandy Day-Calder Life/health coach

The therapeutic relationship between nurse and patient requires a clear boundary, to maintain professionalism as well as warmth

Establishing therapeutic relationships with patients is an essential part of nursing practice, enabling the development of trust and respect and allowing patients to be treated with dignity.

Nursing Standard. 36, 12, 27-28. doi: 10.7748/ns.36.12.27.s15

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01 December 2021 / Vol 36 issue 12

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