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The cost of loneliness (Roubles, dollars or robots?)

One patient recently attempted to resuscitate her (toy) baby when the batteries ran-out.

Posted byrodkersh1948February 27, 2022Posted inDelirium, Dementia, Effectiveness, family, Humanism, Manor Field Surgery, Person Centred CareTags:care, care home, continence, death, dog walking, falls, home first, means-testing, military spending, NHS, Nursing Home, Older People, Powick Hospital, Social Care, Ukraine, What matters to you, WMTYLeave a comment on The cost of loneliness (Roubles, dollars or robots?)

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