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Questions or comments about this article may be directed to: Anne Dewar, PhD RN, University of British Columbia, T254-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5 Canada. She is an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia School of Nursing.

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