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MH 222.1
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It is misdirected kindness, a false idea of courtesy, that leads to much visiting of the sick. Those who are very ill should not have visitors. The excitement connected with receiving callers wearies the patient at a time when he is in the greatest need of quiet, undisturbed rest.
The seriously ill require quiet and rest, and visits from callers can cause harmful exhaustion. Provides empirical guidance regarding patient recovery environments and visitors.
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C16680 · Receiving visitors wearies very ill patients who need quiet and undisturbed rest.
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MH 222.2
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To a convalescent or a patient suffering from chronic disease, it is often a pleasure and a benefit to know that he is kindly remembered; but this assurance conveyed by a message of sympathy or by some little gift will often serve a better purpose than a personal visit, and without danger of harm.
Messages of sympathy or small gifts can benefit convalescent or chronic patients safely without the potential harm of personal visits. Makes empirical and practical assertions about social connection methods for chronic or convalescent patients.
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C16690 · Messages of sympathy or gifts serve convalescent or chronic patients better than personal visits without danger of harm.
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MH 222.3
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In sanitariums and hospitals, where nurses are constantly associated with large numbers of sick people, it requires a decided effort to be always pleasant and cheerful, and to show thoughtful consideration in every word and act. In these institutions it is of the utmost importance that the nurses strive to do their work wisely and well. They need ever to remember that in the discharge of their daily duties they are serving the Lord Christ.
Nurses in institutional settings should maintain a cheerful demeanor and thoughtful consideration as part of their service to Christ. Focuses on the occupational ethics and spiritual motivation of nursing staff.
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