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Lying in dementia care: An example of a culture that deceives in people's best interests

Ruth Elvish Department of Clinical Psychology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Ian James Challenging Behavior Service, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Trust, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Derek Milne Department of Clinical Psychology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Pages 255-262 | Received 27 Nov 2008, Accepted 02 Jan 2010, Published online: 27 Apr 2010

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