Healthcare is in a Stage of Grieving
- By Gayle Porter
- March 22, 2024
“It’s not as though we can give life or death to our patients,” I sighed. “Some things are out of our control.” “Of course we can! What do you
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“It’s not as though we can give life or death to our patients,” I sighed. “Some things are out of our control.” “Of course we can! What do you
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