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Support groups for infertile patients.

C Christianson
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Support groups offer infertile couples an opportunity to share feelings and concerns in a confidential, nonjudgmental setting--an alternative to coping with the crisis alone. Nurse involvement in organizing and maintaining a support group is described. The nurse can be a valuable asset to the support group in the role of patient liaison, small-group counselor, or community resource person.

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C Christianson. Support groups for infertile patients.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.1986.tb01398.x

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