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By Hole Ousia Posted on June 28, 2015January 21, 2023

Yellow socks and handstands

There is a lot of effort in NHS Scotland to raise awareness among healthcare staff about delirium, using statements like this: Delirium is a very complex state and it is … Continue reading Yellow socks and handstands

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