The Patient in Intensive Care: Communication with the Critical Patient and His Family Members - A Narrative Review
Journal Title: Nursing & Healthcare International Journal - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The study intends to investigate fundamental elements of effective communication between health professionals and patients and/or family members, in a particular context such as intensive care.
Authors and Affiliations
Chiara G* and Lucia G
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