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Meet the cancer patient in room 52: his name is Joseph, but call him Joe.

April 22, 2015

Sun LH.

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This newspaper article reports on a pilot program which involved redesigning intensive care unit processes to enhance staff knowledge about the individuals in their care to improve relationships and team respect for patients as a way to reduce the potential for preventable harm.

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