... the health profession has judged and stigmatised them. There is cumulative research evidence, which indicates that many patients do not believe that healthcare professionals understand their feelings and perspective (Lauder, Reynolds, Smith & Sharkey, 2002). Patho physiology or Patho psychology: During assessment, it became evident that Mr X was nicotine dependent and was experiencing withdrawal. Leshner (2001) explains that nicotine is a psychoactive drug ... ...

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