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Sarah Sinnett¹

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|September 30, 2016

Summary

This response addresses the

Area of Science:

Psychiatric Nursing
Community Mental Health Services

Background:

A community psychiatric nurse (CPN) and co-manager of an independent CPN service in south and west Devon.
Response to a published article titled 'Piggy in the middle' (Viewpoint, October 11).

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a professional response and perspective on the issues raised in the 'Piggy in the middle' viewpoint article.
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