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Battling nurses’ compassion fatigue

Consumer Corner January 3, 2012 Wall Street Journal 0

Compassion fatigue is a combination of burnout and traumatic stress from witnessing the suffering of others. It can lead nurses to feel sadness and...

Compassion fatigue is a combination of burnout and traumatic stress from witnessing the suffering of others. It can lead nurses to feel sadness and despair. Hospitals are addressing the problem, however, amid concerns that patients may suffer, the Wall Street Journal reports. 


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