Protecting Dignity in Intimate Nursing Care

Yusrita Zolkefli, Faridahani Haji Isahak

Abstract


This letter is in response to the article “The challenges of Iranian female nurses caring for male patients: A qualitative study” published in your esteemed journal.[1] The study explores an unsettling topic as female nurses in culturally diverse settings struggle to care for male patients. This commentary examines the value of protecting dignity in intimate nursing care……………


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