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Oncology nurse consultant: what I learned about breaking bad news
A day in the life of an oncology nurse consultant, their leadership and clinical responsibilities, plus how services are bringing specialist cancer care closer to home
Jeanette Ribton
Posted 15 July 2022 - 01:00
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