RedArc releases patient needs survey

77% need someone to talk to outside of family

Cameron Roberts
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Nursing provider, RedArc, has released the results of its annual patient survey, detailing the priorities of those who sought professional support in a time of illness, trauma or bereavement.

The highest priority for patients was having someone to talk to outside of immediate family and friends was the aspect most valued (77%). Christine Husbands, commercial director, RedArc, said: "When people talk to family and friends it can be complicated, and the person suffering is often unable to fully share how they are feeling because they feel the need to protect the listener. "Being able to talk openly is invaluable as well as therapeutic, when the listener is not only an impartial professional, but also clinically trained." Other aspects patients valued were being made aware...

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