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Monday, October, 13, 2008

A Different Way To Distinguish Between Good, and Bad Nursing Homes

by  Christine Kennard
Monday, May 12, 2008
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Many years ago, when I was still a student nurse, part of the study program I had to undertake related to the work of the sociologist Erving Goffman. It didn't take long for me to appreciate just how profound ...

 

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    Sue
    Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 09:45 PM

    Thanks Christine.  This is such a great way to approach this kind of care.  Smaller, more homelike facilities might just help medical staff to enjoy being with the folks they care for and improve on that very care they are providing.

     

    Readers may be intersted in a post by one of our experts who discusses tips on how to find a good facility.

     

    Hope this helps, all the best, sue (moderator)

     

     


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