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Dr. Patricia Farrell

Jun 25, 2021

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AIDS and Fearful Staff Promoted Hands-off Behavior in a Psychiatric Hospital

A personal account of the fear of staff at a psychiatric hospital that caused them to exhibit extreme behavior toward an AIDS patient who was a pariah to them.

Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash

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Dr. Patricia Farrell

Dr. Patricia Farrell

Dr. Farrell is a psychologist, consultant, author, interested in writing, and health. Website: http://t.co/VT8mvcAvRz

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