I was attacked for challenging the views of a medical minority
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I was attacked for challenging the views of a medical minority

June Andrews Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling

I have recently come under attack for daring to disagree with those in power about what makes a difference to people with dementia. This has been especially unpleasant because it has involved medical professionals operating, for the most part, as a group under cover of anonymity on social media.

Nursing Standard. 29, 40, 33-33. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.40.33.s39

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