Challenging clinical decisions: When silence is not an option
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Challenging clinical decisions: When silence is not an option

Erin Dean Health journalist

The prospect of questioning senior colleagues about patient treatment and care decisions can be daunting, but be brave, trust your judgement and get ready to ask questions or escalate if you need to

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Nursing Standard. 38, 5, 39-42. doi: 10.7748/ns.38.5.39.s17

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