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Homelessness is a health issue: how ED nurses can offer support

When people experiencing homelessness present at emergency departments nurses can feel powerless, but by following some simple steps you can offer vital support

Sam Dorney-Smith
Posted 02 June 2023 - 01:00

A man sleeping on a bench with a sign saying ‘Homeless and Hungry’: people experiencing homelessness have very poor health outcomes

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