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The pros and cons of ‘therapeutic lying’ in dementia care
While truth should always be the starting point, some lies – or ‘untruths’ – can minimise distress, although they can raise ethical concerns for nurses and carers
Norman Miller
Posted 29 August 2023 - 01:00
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