Can I refuse to provide care on a placement?
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Can I refuse to provide care on a placement?

Nick Evans Health journalist

If and when refusal to care for a patient may be acceptable as a student – and what to do if asked to deliver care beyond the limits of your competence

Going on clinical placement is exciting, but can also be daunting. Services are busy and nursing students can easily feel overwhelmed.

Nursing Standard. 39, 6, 57-58. doi: 10.7748/ns.39.6.57.s17

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