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    Emergency Nurse : the Journal of the RCN Accident and Emergency Nursing Association
    |October 5, 2016
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    Nurses are suing NHS trusts for failing to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This legal action highlights workplace safety concerns and the need for better mental health support for healthcare professionals.

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