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1999-01-28T00:00:00

Why do so many NHS staff address adult patients by their first names? Many patients do not like it, particularly elderly ones, and especially their relatives. It may be well-meaning to ask patients on admission to hospital, 'What do your friends call you?' or 'What do you like to be ...

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