Nurses' attitudes to sexuality in caring for cancer patients
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Nurses' attitudes to sexuality in caring for cancer patients
Abstract
The attitudes of hospice nurses towards psychosexual issues in palliative care were surveyed. Sexuality was acknowledged to be both important and relevant in hospice nursing. A high level of awareness of sexual and relationship issues was apparent, reflecting broadly liberal attitudes.
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