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Caroline Shuldham: Nurses must remain emotionally engaged but protected from burnout
Emotional engagement with patients is an important part of the nursing role, but the well-being of staff also needs to be high on the agenda, with managers ensuring measures are in place to support staff and protect them from burnout, says Caroline Shuldham
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